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DG05 NVC

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NVC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 127,670 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp covers gone opeque (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength as marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))

front discs has surface rust present

rear coil springs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,357 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 122,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 116,935 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 114,322 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 111,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 111,891 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 109,524 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,336 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 101,336 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 92,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 80,794 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 80,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 61,472 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 61,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,681 miles

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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DG05 NVC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 DG05 NVC, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG05 NVC is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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