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FP08 NWC

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,689 mi
Last recorded108,689 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 NWC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 108,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 108,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid part of flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers torn edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 106,926 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 104,984 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,493 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 103,491 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front brake pads showing signs of heat

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 100,780 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,373 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 97,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount front of rear axle broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at inner clamp , secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 89,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 82,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,765 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 69,424 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 69,423 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2015 59,437 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2014 50,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 41,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,538 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 29,953 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)

Fail 28 May 2011 29,909 miles

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

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)

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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FP08 NWC is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP08 NWC, 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 FP08 NWC registered?

FP08 NWC is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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