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HY08 VDF

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,197 mi
Last recorded114,197 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 VDF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 114,197 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 114,197 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 105,838 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,159 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyre inner sidewalls are starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has a slight chip/crack outwith zone A

Fail 22 Apr 2019 100,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyre inner sidewalls are starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has a slight chip/crack outwith zone A

Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,697 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,697 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2017 85,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,722 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 70,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 46,877 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 42,630 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 42,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,897 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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HY08 VDF is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HY08 VDF, 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 HY08 VDF registered?

HY08 VDF is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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