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FG08 XFW

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,761 mi
Last recorded76,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XFW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,290 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,092 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 58,092 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,089 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 54,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,413 miles

covers on outer sills

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

o/s front tyre getting low especially on inner edge

o/s rear tyre getting low

oil leak

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,413 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

covers on outer sills

n/s o/s front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorating and splitting

o/s front tyre getting low especially on inner edge

o/s rear tyre getting low

oil leak

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 8 Jun 2015 41,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,489 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,473 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 15,096 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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FG08 XFW is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG08 XFW, 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 FG08 XFW registered?

FG08 XFW is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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