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NJ55 VXV

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,254 mi
Last recorded96,254 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VXV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 96,254 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,012 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 88,516 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 88,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,006 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 84,932 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,192 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,063 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,260 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 65,311 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 65,309 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,453 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,453 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,381 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 27,284 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 27,284 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NJ55 VXV is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 NJ55 VXV, 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 21 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 NJ55 VXV registered?

NJ55 VXV is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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