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GW55 GZY

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,724 mi
Last recorded96,724 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 GZY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,724 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 96,587 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 91,764 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2018 91,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated steel pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

front suspension rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,335 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 90,335 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 86,885 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 86,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,200 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,289 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,289 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GW55 GZY is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 55,779 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 GW55 GZY, 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 20 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GW55 GZY registered?

GW55 GZY is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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