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W261 PPT

2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,513 mi
Last recorded80,513 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser76,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 PPT
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 80,513 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 80,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 74,860 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2010 69,549 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 58,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,564 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 44,564 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,382 miles

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2006 24,282 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2005 15,010 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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W261 PPT is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W261 PPT, 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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What year was W261 PPT registered?

W261 PPT is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 August 2000.

Is W261 PPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 PPT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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