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GK08 TXC

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

89,572 mi
Last recorded89,572 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 TXC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,572 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 89,572 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 88,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,275 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,247 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 84,108 miles

drivers seat adjuster panel insecure

front arb and d bushes worn noisy

front brakes slight binding

front lower swivel boots perished/worn

headlamps covers opaque poor focal patterns

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall deeply damaged

o/s/f screenwash poor pressure

o/s/f strut earthing strap broken

o/s/r brake binding

parking brake long travel

screen damaged lower central area 10mm

Pass 19 May 2022 80,642 miles

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

Offside (Steering Inner tie Rod Has Movement)

parking brake is high

Fail 18 May 2022 80,642 miles

Central Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside (Steering Inner tie Rod Has Movement)

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

parking brake is high

Pass 26 May 2021 77,498 miles

all brakes slight binding

drivers seat adj switch pack insecure

front arb links worn/arb d bushes worn

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished and worn

front sus lower swivel boots perished

n/s/r index lamp inop

parking brake long travel

rear tyres deeply perished

screen damaged central lower area

Fail 26 May 2021 77,498 miles

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

all brakes slight binding

drivers seat adj switch pack insecure

front arb links worn/arb d bushes worn

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished and worn

front sus lower swivel boots perished

n/s/r index lamp inop

parking brake long travel

rear tyres deeply perished

screen damaged central lower area

Pass 19 May 2020 73,427 miles

front sus lower swivel boots perished

front sus lower wishbones rear bushes perished

rear tyres perished treads

Pass 31 May 2019 69,262 miles

front lower swivel boots perished

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn/perished

rear brake pads worn low 3mm

Fail 31 May 2019 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

front lower swivel boots perished

front lower wishbones rear bushes worn/perished

rear brake pads worn low 3mm

Pass 23 May 2018 65,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 61,622 miles

1 x center exhaust mount broken

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

nearside rear tyre splitting

offside front brake pipe bent

offside front wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 31 May 2016 57,719 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly bent (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 57,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slightly bent (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 54,184 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wiper damage to windscreen

Fail 20 May 2015 54,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wiper damage to windscreen

Pass 28 May 2014 50,258 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking on nearside front tyre inner wall

Fail 28 May 2014 50,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking on nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 29 May 2013 46,359 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 41,997 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,154 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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GK08 TXC is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GK08 TXC, 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 GK08 TXC registered?

GK08 TXC is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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