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YL04 PKV

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,973 mi
Last recorded163,973 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser65,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 PKV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 163,973 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 163,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

boost pipe insecure

major engine oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 154,767 miles

engine man light

Fail 20 Nov 2013 154,760 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine man light

Pass 29 Nov 2012 144,759 miles

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

Earth wires onto front shockers broken

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 144,759 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Earth wires onto front shockers broken

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

Nearside rear wheel arch trim insecure

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 125,520 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 125,486 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 105,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,513 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,207 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,626 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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YL04 PKV is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL04 PKV, 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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YL04 PKV is a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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