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FG08 XPF

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,105 mi
Last recorded97,105 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XPF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 97,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody component / chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody component/ chassis corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2024 90,814 miles

Nearside Rear seat not fitted

Offside Front tyre worn, worn edges and perished

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn, split, and perished

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front chassis leg corroded

front subframe corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,784 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 83,992 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 79,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 78,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,862 miles

Vehicle loaded preventing inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,894 miles

os wishbone rear bush is starting to unbond

Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 50,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 35,438 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,932 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 27,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,624 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 XPF is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

FG08 XPF is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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