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NJ55 VYE

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Gas bi-fuel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,334 mi
Last recorded86,334 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VYE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,334 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing off on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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 15 Sep 2016 63,050 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 58,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 44,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,030 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,764 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,224 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,304 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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NJ55 VYE is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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