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MB04 AEL

2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser64,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 AEL
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,763 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,166 miles

Extensive corrosion on both front discs

Slight play in rearaxle cross rod pivot

slight drag on both rear wheels

Pass 27 Sep 2010 81,018 miles

All four discs in poor condition ,but not weakend

Fail 20 Sep 2010 81,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

All four discs in poor condition ,but not weakend

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,394 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 70,393 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,212 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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MB04 AEL is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 64,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MB04 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MB04 AEL registered?

MB04 AEL is a 2004 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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