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P33 PTC

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,682 mi
Last recorded112,682 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 PTC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all flexy hoses have rusty pipes and ferrules

both front shocks damp

front and rear souspension very rusty

o/s/f flexy hose borderline pass

oily underside

Fail 18 Oct 2013 112,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all flexy hoses have rusty pipes and ferrules

both front shocks damp

front and rear souspension very rusty

o/s/f flexy hose borderline pass

oily underside

Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,266 miles

n/s/f headlamp deteriorateing

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

stone chip centre windscreen

Fail 25 Sep 2012 105,266 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f headlamp deteriorateing

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

stone chip centre windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2011 98,787 miles

front wish bone bushses splitting

minor chips in wind screen

near side front tyre tread cut but not deep enough to reach cords

rear brake discs corroding on inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2011 98,787 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

front wish bone bushses splitting

minor chips in wind screen

near side front tyre tread cut but not deep enough to reach cords

rear brake discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 87,460 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,493 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

engine mounting split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,374 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

engine mounting split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,284 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 66,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 54,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

number plates will not pass next year mot regs

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,970 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 42,221 miles

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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P33 PTC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P33 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 P33 PTC registered?

P33 PTC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is P33 PTC safe to buy?

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