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SW57 MFA

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,639 mi
Last recorded61,639 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 MFA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 61,639 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers burst (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 61,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers burst (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,065 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both hoses/pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 32,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both hoses/pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both hoses/pipes (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,608 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,718 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade torn at edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 14,064 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 14,061 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brakes noisey.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 10,369 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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SW57 MFA is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SW57 MFA, 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 SW57 MFA registered?

SW57 MFA is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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