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RL54 SZX

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,654 mi
Last recorded70,654 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser62,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 SZX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,654 miles

centre stop light has a bulb out

engine leaking oil

nearside front tyre tread is low

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,926 miles

engine is leaking coolant possible water pump and radiator

headlamp patterns are poor

near side and off side front wishbones rear bushes are split and worn and close to a failure

near side rear lower ball joint gator is split

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,545 miles

near side front wheel bearing is worn and on the limit for a failure

near side wiper blade is torn, aircon pipe below compressor is leaking, front wishbones rear bushes are split and worn and near to a failure, near side front lower ball joint gator is split

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,352 miles

centre exhaust mount has snapped, nearside front wheel bearing is worn and near to a fail, front wishbone rear bushes are split and worn and are close to a fail.

nearside rear tyre is bald on the edge, nearside front tyre is bald on the edge and near to the limit,offside front tyre is low and bald on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,459 miles

front pads low, nearside front wheel bearing has play

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,180 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing, front wish bones rear bushes split, offside front tyre worn on edge, nearside rear tyre side wall damaged, nearside front wheel damaged.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 20,510 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 20,477 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both front suspension arms rear bushes are worn

Pass 19 Feb 2008 15,086 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split; slight play near side front wheel bearing

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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RL54 SZX is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 62,374 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 RL54 SZX, 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 21 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 RL54 SZX registered?

RL54 SZX is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is RL54 SZX safe to buy?

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