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AF08 POJ

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,212 mi
Last recorded93,212 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 POJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 93,212 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 93,212 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to markers and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 89,850 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriorated and parted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to markers and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,503 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,503 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 61,225 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 61,225 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,151 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,307 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 23,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,764 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lower arm bushes separted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 17,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lower arm bushes separted

How Reliable is the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Based on 279,642 MOT tests across 18,504 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
5,599
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
18,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 18,061
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 16,572
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,501
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,633
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,390
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AF08 POJ is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 57,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 18,061 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF08 POJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF08 POJ is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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