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CA08 CGV

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CGV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 80,589 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms bonding starting to seperate

Fail 14 May 2018 76,748 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms bonding starting to seperate

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,310 miles

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 27 May 2016 66,386 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 27 May 2016 66,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 19 May 2015 60,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wishbone bushes starting to seperate

oil leak

play in both steering arms

Fail 18 May 2015 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both wishbone bushes starting to seperate

oil leak

play in both steering arms

Pass 16 May 2014 52,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,591 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 36,334 miles

Mascot on interior mirror

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)

Offside front headlamp aim slightly low

Pass 10 May 2011 27,055 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 27,055 miles

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

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

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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CA08 CGV is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA08 CGV, 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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What year was CA08 CGV registered?

CA08 CGV is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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