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PJ06 FPG

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,503 mi
Last recorded94,503 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 FPG
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,503 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever travel slightly long

Fail 4 Feb 2020 94,503 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake lever travel slightly long

Fail 3 Feb 2020 94,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases the flexible part is blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 92,970 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 92,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

the rear wiper arm pivot is siezed

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,227 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 88,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 86,268 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,702 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 78,698 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,792 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2014 66,792 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,931 miles

o\s\r disc rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2011 39,889 miles

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

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

o\s\r disc rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,052 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 19,989 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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PJ06 FPG is a 2006 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 63.2%.

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 PJ06 FPG, 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 PJ06 FPG registered?

PJ06 FPG is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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