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P12 PTC

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,303 mi
Last recorded128,303 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 PTC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,303 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 114,744 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 103,475 miles

both handbrake cables chafing

front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

headlamps slightly opaque

offside and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrossion offside front chassis / box section

Pass 27 Dec 2013 91,753 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front bottom suspention arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 91,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

handbrake travel slightly high

nearside front bottom suspention arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,393 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 75,504 miles

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

slight pitting front discs

Fail 12 Jan 2012 75,473 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

slight pitting front discs

Pass 19 Jan 2011 71,651 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 71,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,109 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,109 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,912 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 63,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 60,292 miles

1.. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE 2.. GAITER SPLIT R/F LOWER BALL JOINT 3.. CAM BELT

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,374 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 49,357 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel sticking slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2006 49,344 miles

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

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

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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P12 PTC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P12 PTC, 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 P12 PTC registered?

P12 PTC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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