2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Chrysler Crossfire MOT pass rate and common faults

212 MOT tests in 2024. 72.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time72.6%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 212 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.8%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high2.4%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.9%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics22.2%
  2. Brakes11.3%
  3. Tyres5.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  5. Body & chassis3.8%
  6. Suspension3.3%
  7. Steering1.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire?

In 2024, 72.6% of 2007 Chrysler Crossfire cars passed their MOT first time, across 212 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Chrysler Crossfire?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Chrysler Crossfire reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).