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OV56 HYF

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,254 mi
Last recorded74,254 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 HYF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CUT ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 74,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel fixing missing NSR, NSF, OSF WHEEL NUT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CUT ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2017 74,220 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rearoffside and nearside 10 ml metal pipes conecting hoses heavly corroded still servisable (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rearo/side and n/side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 64,857 miles

All tyre valves perishing

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

Nearside number plate light partially insecure/lens partially broken (not affecting light output)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,857 miles

All tyre valves perishing

Nearside number plate light partially insecure/lens partially broken (not affecting light output)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,988 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,303 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 32,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 24,789 miles

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

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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OV56 HYF is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OV56 HYF, 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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What year was OV56 HYF registered?

OV56 HYF is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is OV56 HYF safe to buy?

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