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D15 SAR

2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,397 mi
Last recorded52,397 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser67,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 SAR
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,886 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,886 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

one of exhaust mounts not attached but system still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,102 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs some corrosion to inner braking surfaces

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,473 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 39,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,143 miles

nearside front tyre some sidewall damage

some corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake discs inner braking surfaces

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,724 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,724 miles

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

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

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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D15 SAR is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 67,630 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 D15 SAR, 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 23 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D15 SAR is a 2003 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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