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SH04 VZZ

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,750 mi
Last recorded48,750 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 VZZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,750 miles

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

front wipers poor

o/s/r tyre has a slightly damaged sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewalls

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 45,536 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewalls

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,342 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Nearside front tyre has a small tear

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Offside rear tyre is slightly damaged on sidewall

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has some scratches

Fail 6 Jun 2011 41,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Nearside front tyre has a small tear

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Offside rear tyre is slightly damaged on sidewall

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has some scratches

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,314 miles

Both front discs are slightly pitted and worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 37,314 miles

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

Both front discs are slightly pitted and worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 33,430 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,222 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 28,882 miles

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,980 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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SH04 VZZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH04 VZZ, 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 SH04 VZZ registered?

SH04 VZZ is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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