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YY57 PVU

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser57,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 PVU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 89,862 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 84,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,471 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,503 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,016 miles

all brakes binding/squealing (BORDERLINE PASS!)

play in ns track/rod end (BORDERLINE PASS).

slight seperation of bonding on front suspension arm rear bush`s.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 44,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bonnet latch sticking!

front brakes binding (BORDERLINE PASS!) rear brakes binding slightly. wear lip/build up of rust on inner centres of front discs.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 44,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet latch sticking!

front brakes binding (BORDERLINE PASS!) rear brakes binding slightly. wear lip/build up of rust on inner centres of front discs.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,127 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake binding

nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit

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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YY57 PVU is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YY57 PVU, 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 YY57 PVU registered?

YY57 PVU is a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is YY57 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY57 PVU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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