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NV56 VTL

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,988 mi
Last recorded140,988 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VTL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

eml light on

front brakes slightly binding

nearside an offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to spilt

nearside front tyre almost worn to cords

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,824 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

rear seats been remove

Fail 18 Jul 2016 135,804 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

rear seats been remove

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,793 miles

can not check rear seats

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

nearside front link rod has slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 17 Aug 2015 127,686 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high due too headlight being insecure (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres low on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

can not check rear seats

nearside front link rod has slight play

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 5 Aug 2014 120,548 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack inner joints

under tray damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2014 120,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

vehicle under-trays damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 114,831 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight rougness in n/s/f tyre

under tray damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear stabilizer bar has slight play in centre bush

Fail 6 Aug 2012 109,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear stabilizer bar has slight play in centre bush

Fail 9 Jun 2011 99,185 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,185 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,330 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 87,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 87,047 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 87,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NV56 VTL is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NV56 VTL, 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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NV56 VTL is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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