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DE57 VBU

2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,489 mi
Last recorded72,489 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser53,287 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 VBU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 72,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,979 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 66,976 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,722 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 52,715 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 46,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 33,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 20,251 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 15,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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DE57 VBU is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,287 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 DE57 VBU, 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 19 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE57 VBU is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 8 December 2007.

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