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R321 RAT

2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,059 mi
Last recorded63,059 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser55,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 RAT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 63,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 59,588 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 59,584 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage missing both front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front lower engine mount badly worn

Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,793 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 57,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front, lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,451 miles

both front lower ball joints have play may need re greasing

front lower engine stabiliser bush split and has play

Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,957 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

power steering slightly stiff but working as intended

Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,988 miles

Both headlamps have product on the lenses

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rear box hanger broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 49,590 miles

two metal exhaust mountings broken

Pass 29 May 2019 48,526 miles

1x rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,626 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,845 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 45,819 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 11 Apr 2016 45,818 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front lower wish bone bushes starting to split

Pass 13 May 2014 43,420 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,420 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 35,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 12,387 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 7,892 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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R321 RAT is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R321 RAT, 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 R321 RAT registered?

R321 RAT is a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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