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W178 RVO

2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,780 mi
Last recorded63,780 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser76,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 RVO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 63,253 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,654 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH PLAY AND PERISHED AND COMING OUT OF ARM

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH PLAY AND PERISHED

Fail 2 Nov 2017 61,654 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH PLAY AND PERISHED AND COMING OUT OF ARM

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR VOID BUSH PLAY AND PERISHED

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL illuminated

Offside headlamp slight condensation

Offside mirror loose

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs slight lip

wipers slightly poor

Fail 27 Oct 2016 58,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL illuminated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside headlamp slight condensation

Offside mirror loose

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs slight lip

wipers slightly poor

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 52,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 50,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,909 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,315 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,315 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,769 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pads worn more than osr pads,rear brake discs starting to get worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,610 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,460 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 42,460 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,554 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,841 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 37,841 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,906 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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W178 RVO is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 76,564 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-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W178 RVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W178 RVO is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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