Chrysler Unknown (1989)
1989 Chrysler Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 125 1989 Chrysler Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1989 Chrysler has a 0% first-time pass rate—dramatically worse than the UK average of 80%—which is a stark red flag for any potential buyer. With zero dangerous defects recorded and no data on failures or advisories, the numbers suggest these vehicles either aren't making it to MOT testing regularly or the dataset is too small to draw reliable conclusions.
Given that mileage data is unavailable and we're looking at 35-year-old vehicles, treating any 1989 Chrysler as a functional daily driver is unrealistic; these are museum pieces or restoration projects at best. If you're genuinely considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist immediately, since the MOT picture tells you almost nothing useful about its actual condition.
We have 125 1989 Chrysler Unknown vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Chrysler Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Chrysler Unknown
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (95%) | 119 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (4%) | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Most Common MOT Issues — 1989 Chrysler Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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50%
Service brake: efficiency below requirements
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50%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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50%
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
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50%
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working
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50%
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort
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50%
o/s/f wheel binding slightly
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50%
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes
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50%
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1989. Counts include advisories and failures.
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