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HN56 YHU

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,798 mi
Last recorded95,798 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 YHU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 95,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, on rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 2 parts of high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 87,257 miles

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

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

corrosion underside in places

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/splitting

harsh play in rear anti roll bar bushes

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 15 Jan 2019 87,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

corrosion underside in places

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

front lower arm bushes deteriorated/splitting

harsh play in rear anti roll bar bushes

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2018 87,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on the inner edge of the tread

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and cracked on the outer sidewall

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,593 miles

2 Different style track rod end fitted.

Both rear tyres perished. 205-55-16

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,593 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

2 Different style track rod end fitted.

Both rear tyres perished. 205-55-16

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust mountings broken

Fail 5 Oct 2016 72,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust mountings broken

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,268 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mountings broken

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,798 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 7 Oct 2014 55,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 2 Oct 2013 49,848 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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 44,681 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,509 miles

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

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)

both front tyres on 4mm and starting to perish

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,851 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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HN56 YHU is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HN56 YHU, 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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HN56 YHU is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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