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JN05 LAM

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,939 mi
Last recorded105,939 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN05 LAM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 105,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake hoses / pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2021 105,939 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres fouling inner arches (5.2.3 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake hoses / pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 101,214 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses corroded

oil leaks

Fail 11 Mar 2019 98,498 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses corroded

oil leaks

Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,782 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 91,111 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with headlights on (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,392 miles

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

decline to emission test due to exhaust blowing at manifold

surface corrosion of rear beam axle & suspension components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 87,388 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to manifold & excessivly blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

decline to emission test due to exhaust blowing at manifold

surface corrosion of rear beam axle & suspension components

Fail 4 May 2017 86,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect u v faded (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal through steering gaitor & fluid visible on subframe (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect u v faded (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake disc (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating brake disc & corroded & metal seperation (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light ind a fault

rear suspension beam & suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,479 miles

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

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

engine management light ind a fault

surface corrosion of front subframe

surface corrosion of rear beam axle & suspension components

Fail 22 Mar 2016 72,201 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 63,842 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexi broken and leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,860 miles

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

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

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

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

slight bind front brakes

steering lock not working?

wiper blades are split

Fail 14 Jan 2012 43,107 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding

rear brakes binding

Pass 14 Jan 2012 43,107 miles

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

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

front brakes binding

rear brakes binding

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,354 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 35,350 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on edges

n/s/f tyre worn on edges (steped tread)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,737 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 27,736 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower,rear arm bushes split.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 22,039 miles

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

unable to check inner brake pads

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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JN05 LAM is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JN05 LAM, 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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JN05 LAM is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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