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GU08 FJN

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,977 mi
Last recorded85,977 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FJN
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2022 85,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 79,981 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 79,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,987 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 3 Aug 2020 74,960 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 mounting corroded /detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,683 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 66,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,224 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 55,224 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,800 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,765 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,655 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,499 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 18,521 miles

cuts to front tyres in tread area

cuts to rear tyres in tread area

Pass 8 Apr 2011 15,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,963 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 14,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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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GU08 FJN is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GU08 FJN, 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 GU08 FJN registered?

GU08 FJN is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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