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W271 PCU

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,543 mi
Last recorded47,543 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 PCU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,803 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Damage to O/S/F wing area

Earth strap hanging off (N/S/F wheel arch area)

Front brake discs corroded

Horn not emitting a proper sound

N/S/F wiper torn

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,660 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to separate from bonding

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,487 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 39,487 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to separate from bonding

o/s/r tyre perished on ouer sidewall 205/5516

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,529 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 36,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces

Pass 3 Jun 2005 32,235 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 32,234 miles

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

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

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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W271 PCU is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,572 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 W271 PCU, 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 26 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W271 PCU registered?

W271 PCU is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 August 2000.

Is W271 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 PCU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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