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HG55 OAB

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,201 mi
Last recorded98,201 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 OAB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 98,201 miles

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

front suspension bushes & dust covers starting to deteriorate

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

Fail 16 Oct 2015 98,201 miles

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

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

front suspension bushes & dust covers starting to deteriorate

slight damage to o/s/r light unit

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,828 miles

nearside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,828 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,582 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,294 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 74,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,148 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,986 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 14 Jul 2009 47,515 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 47,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,198 miles

Long parking brake travel

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

O/S c/v gaiter slightly perished

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

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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HG55 OAB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 HG55 OAB, 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 21 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG55 OAB is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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