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RJ56 XLU

2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,413 mi
Last recorded87,413 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser53,287 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 XLU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,413 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,619 miles

Body damage n/s/r door

Exhaust mounting corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Body damage n/s/r door

Exhaust mounting corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 83,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Body damage to n/s/r door

Exhaust mountings corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front tyres wearing on outside edges

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,848 miles

Body damage to n/s/r door

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 80,848 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Body damage to n/s/r door

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front brakes dragging

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,659 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to n/s

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,659 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to n/s

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 67,012 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 58,388 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 58,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear tyre under inflated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,531 miles

slight play at both drumsticks

Fail 23 Jan 2010 34,858 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

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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RJ56 XLU is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 53,287 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 RJ56 XLU, 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 19 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ56 XLU registered?

RJ56 XLU is a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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