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SC57 DZY

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,824 mi
Last recorded33,824 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 DZY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,824 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,112 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 25,904 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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SC57 DZY is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 57,960 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 SC57 DZY, 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 18 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC57 DZY registered?

SC57 DZY is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is SC57 DZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 DZY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SC57 DZY have outstanding finance?

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