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YC08 PHX

2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

131,492 mi
Last recorded131,492 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 PHX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 131,492 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 131,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 120,735 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 113,004 miles

hand brake lever travel close to stop

Fail 23 Oct 2023 112,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front brake discs badly corroded

hand brake lever travel close to stop

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2022 108,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 108,893 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,060 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 103,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 100,015 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 100,015 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,816 miles

Nearside Front tyre is close to wear indicators

Fail 13 Nov 2017 90,807 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is close to wear indicators

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,362 miles

steering lock inoperative

Fail 17 Jan 2017 86,362 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front lower arm bushs splitting

exhaust catalyst joint loose

steering lock inoperative

Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,932 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 77,932 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,706 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 58,304 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 49,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,498 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,508 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise, an earth strap at the o/s/f inner wheel arch is broken.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,966 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,966 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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YC08 PHX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 56,292 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-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC08 PHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC08 PHX is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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