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V100 LJS

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,501 mi
Last recorded116,501 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 LJS
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 116,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

eml illuminated

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f engine mounting rubber split but no movement

o/s/r and n/s/r upper spring mounts corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 109,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 109,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

offside front suspensuion lower arm bush starting to seperate

tailgate stiff to open

Pass 19 Jul 2012 101,721 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs surfaces slightly corroded and scored

surface corrosion offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2012 101,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

offside and nearside front brake discs surfaces slightly corroded and scored

surface corrosion offside and nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Jul 2011 93,793 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 93,793 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,984 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 85,984 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 78,679 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 71,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,886 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 59,932 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,187 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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V100 LJS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V100 LJS, 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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V100 LJS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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