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W434 RLS

2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,405 mi
Last recorded62,405 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser76,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 RLS
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 62,405 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,266 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 25 Jul 2012 52,089 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 47,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,717 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 42,717 miles

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

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,180 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 40,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 36,587 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 36,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 32,228 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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W434 RLS is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W434 RLS, 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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W434 RLS is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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