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L7 JHW

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,868 mi
Last recorded114,868 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 JHW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 114,868 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 114,858 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 114,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre required as well (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,761 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 101,843 miles

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

Nearside Front gearbox leaking oil

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,237 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 93,064 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,675 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,085 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 76,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 59,465 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 59,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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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L7 JHW is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 L7 JHW, 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 25 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L7 JHW registered?

L7 JHW is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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