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PN54 SZP

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,179 mi
Last recorded131,179 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 SZP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,179 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 131,179 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet earth strap broken

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 117,759 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 117,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,081 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,261 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 100,261 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Aug 2013 91,295 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,934 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,053 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,053 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,189 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,812 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,805 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 51,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 51,540 miles

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

Offside 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 31 Aug 2007 38,858 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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PN54 SZP is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 65,780 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 PN54 SZP, 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 22 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 PN54 SZP registered?

PN54 SZP is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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