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MA03 NPE

2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,585 mi
Last recorded85,585 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser68,331 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 NPE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,585 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)

nearside front tyre just on 1.6 m.m.

Fail 20 Feb 2016 85,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre just on 1.6 m.m.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,742 miles

off side front tyre cracking on outer wall

rear discs corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,302 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 70,742 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2011 62,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside and offside rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Nearside reverse lamp unit damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Fail 17 Dec 2011 62,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Nearside reverse lamp unit damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,543 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front bake discs starting to corrode

front engine mount split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,976 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,569 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 30,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front indicators starting to show white light †hand brake long †both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,290 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 20,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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MA03 NPE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 68,331 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 MA03 NPE, 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 23 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA03 NPE registered?

MA03 NPE is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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