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W494 YVA

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW494 YVA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 103,313 miles

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)

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 22 May 2014 103,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 29 May 2013 99,636 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,937 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 96,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,876 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 94,876 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2010 92,284 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and spliting

Fail 14 Jun 2010 92,284 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and spliting

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,967 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cut

track rod end seams

Pass 17 Jun 2008 83,250 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rubber bush bonding deteriorated in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Spare wheel & carrier insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 83,250 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rubber bush bonding deteriorated in both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Spare wheel & carrier insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,940 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 75,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside front suspension earth-strap snapped

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,294 miles

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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W494 YVA is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W494 YVA, 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.

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W494 YVA is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 13 June 2000.

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