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W434 SVT

2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,614 mi
Last recorded125,614 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser76,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 SVT
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 125,614 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jul 2011 125,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 120,691 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,375 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 110,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 101,080 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 101,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 91,156 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 79,079 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 63,468 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 63,468 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 SVT 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 63.6%.

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 SVT, 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 W434 SVT registered?

W434 SVT is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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