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JP05 APE

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,147 mi
Last recorded102,147 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP05 APE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,147 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

N/s front brake is binding slightly.

O/s lower engine stabiliser mounting is showing signs of wear.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 102,053 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Long travel on handbrake.

N/s front brake is binding slightly.

O/s lower engine stabiliser mounting is showing signs of wear.

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

Rear bushes in both front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,312 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front suspension arm bushes are deteriorating.

O/s font tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Fail 31 Jan 2018 96,193 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured affecting beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Front anti roll bar bushes are showing signs of wear.

Front suspension arm bushes are deteriorating.

O/s font tyre is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,833 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Metal sections of rear brake hoses are corroding.

Oil on engine.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 89,833 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - lenses discoloured affecting beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion in various places.

Metal sections of rear brake hoses are corroding.

Oil on engine.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,751 miles

Earth lead on o/s front strut is broken.

Exhaust bracket at front end of rear silencer is broken.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake are binding slightly.

Rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 84,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens discoloured & affecting beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens discoloured & affecting beam image (1.8.A.1b)

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

Earth lead on o/s front strut is broken.

Exhaust bracket at front end of rear silencer is broken.

Oil on engine.

Rear brake are binding slightly.

Rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,615 miles

Front brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Fuel tank strap is corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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 disks seriously deteriorated

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,103 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Rear anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Rearmost bushes on both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Some play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,143 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 62,024 miles

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

Brake discs are corroding.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,630 miles

horn

Fail 17 Jan 2011 36,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,604 miles

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

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

o/s/f+n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes becoming perished/split

some imbalance rear service brake

Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,038 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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JP05 APE is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JP05 APE, 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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JP05 APE is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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