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W523 CEO

2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,105 mi
Last recorded123,105 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser76,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 CEO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2020 123,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect every light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,701 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 109,456 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Both front headlamps hazy

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2016 80,971 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 80,971 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,458 miles

front brake discs warped slightly

front headlamps hazey

nearside front lower arm bush wearing

nearside mirror glass crack

nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

offside rear shock absorber has slight oil leak

offside steering arm play

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,592 miles

air filter box loose

both front tyres worn low and also on edges - 205/55/16

exhaust system corroded

n/s mirror cracked

nearside front suspension arm bush splitting

offside rear tyre slightly offshape

Fail 30 Jun 2014 71,592 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air filter box loose

both front tyres worn low and also on edges - 205/55/16

exhaust system corroded

n/s mirror cracked

nearside front suspension arm bush splitting

offside rear tyre slightly offshape

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,273 miles

airbox insecure

both front track rod end leaking grease slightly

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust system corroding

nearside mirror glass crack

offside rear antiroll bar linkage play

offside steering arm inner joint play

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,272 miles

airbox insecure

nearside front brake discs shows signs off bind due to colourisation - but no evidence seen on RBT

nearside rear antiroll bar mounting bush worn

offside front steering arm inner joint slight play

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,989 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2010 59,082 miles

both track ball joint leaking grease

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,266 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,619 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 56,605 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 54,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 47,207 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 47,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W523 CEO is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W523 CEO, 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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W523 CEO is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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