2004 Chrysler Crossfire 3.2L Petrol · N66 OND

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness certificate following the clean pass on 31 July 2025 at 77,550 miles. This result marks a distinct improvement in mechanical condition, as the tester recorded zero defects for the first time in three years. Previous inspections highlighted specific wear items that have since been addressed, indicating the current owner has rectified outstanding maintenance issues rather than ignoring them. The trajectory of the vehicle's history suggests a shift from deferred repairs to proactive upkeep, stabilising the car's structural and mechanical integrity. Mileage accumulation remains exceptionally low for a 22-year-old chassis, averaging roughly 3,525 miles per year since manufacture. The records show a consistent but slow increase, rising from 72,483 miles in August 2022 to the current 77,550 miles over a three-year span. This pattern confirms the car has seen light duty use, yet long periods of inactivity can be as detrimental to rubber components as high mileage. The sparse annual distance explains why major drivetrain failures are absent, though it increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in seals and hoses that do not rely on friction to fail. Buyers must prioritise a physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry, specifically the lower arm pins and hub bushes. These components triggered advisories in both August 2023 and July 2024 before disappearing from the 2025 report, suggesting recent replacement or significant attention. Verify that new parts were fitted correctly, as worn bushes in this location affect wheel alignment and tyre wear. Also examine the prop-shaft support bearing, which showed perishing rubber in 2024; ensure the renewed mount does not exhibit fresh cracking or vibration under load. Check the condition of all tyres carefully, noting that the offside rear unit was flagged as five years old in the 2024 test despite adequate tread depth. Rubber hardens with time regardless of mileage, so inspect every tyre for sidewall crazing or date codes exceeding six years. While the position lamp failure in 2023 was a minor electrical fault, it serves as a reminder to test all lighting circuits personally. The absence of corrosion notes or brake defects in the entire five-year record is positive, but a static inspection should still probe wheel arches and sills for hidden structural decay common in vehicles of this vintage.