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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules and steel sections of flexible brake pipes are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from switch area on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle and on parts of the suspension not considered serious at this time
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexis have a metal centre section that is corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from switch on rack (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule flexible brake pipes have rigid sections all are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to all front and rear suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid portion of all flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid portion of all flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear sides D-bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear sub frame / suspension corroded
Coolant leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear sub frame / suspension corroded
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
both rear shock absorbers have a light misting ogf oil
front and rear subframes and associated components corroded
oil leak from engine
some movement in both rear anti roll bar rubbers
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak STRONG ADVISE
exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak STRONG ADVISE
Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs worn and corroding
metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs worn corroded and scored
front wishbone bushes perishing and spliting
offside front brake slightly binding
rear brake discs corroding
rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs worn corroded and scored
offside front brake slightly binding
rear brake discs corroding
rear tyres perishing
front brakes slightly binding
slight play in o/s track rod end
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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BT56 HWV is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 55,779 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 BT56 HWV, 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 20 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BT56 HWV is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 December 2006.
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