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V2 HWS

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,359 mi
Last recorded55,359 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 HWS
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,359 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion box section marked (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres close to body on full lock

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 55,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres close to body on full lock

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 52,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,544 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,875 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)

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s front outer brake pad worn

Fail 2 Feb 2009 36,875 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)

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

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s front outer brake pad worn

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,260 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,515 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 23,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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V2 HWS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V2 HWS, 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 V2 HWS registered?

V2 HWS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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