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YG08 VRD

2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,139 mi
Last recorded135,139 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser56,292 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VRD
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 135,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 28 Mar 2023 135,139 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,478 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 120,542 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 120,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,116 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 112,116 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 91,977 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,081 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,400 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Minor oil leaks

Pass 22 May 2014 65,535 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads very low and discs corroded and slight lip

Rear brakes very low

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2013 54,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 54,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 36,890 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 23,543 miles

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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YG08 VRD is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG08 VRD, 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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YG08 VRD is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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