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FD08 TXR

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,653 mi
Last recorded66,653 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 TXR
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,653 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 66,653 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 65,662 miles

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

Nearside under sill corroding

Fail 12 May 2021 65,657 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside under sill corroding

Pass 19 May 2020 64,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 61,503 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 61,473 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 57,817 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 57,785 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 54,111 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 50,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,960 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 42,940 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 34,213 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 34,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 21,564 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

the following have scuffed on the outer sidewall n/s/f ,o/s/f. and n/s/r tyres

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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FD08 TXR is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD08 TXR, 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 FD08 TXR registered?

FD08 TXR is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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