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W589 YMJ

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,385 mi
Last recorded117,385 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 YMJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,856 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 115,856 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,607 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 108,616 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 102,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,973 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,446 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2014 91,578 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 91,578 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 87,507 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 83,923 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 83,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 80,240 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 80,240 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 76,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 76,613 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,768 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 68,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,340 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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W589 YMJ is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W589 YMJ, 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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What year was W589 YMJ registered?

W589 YMJ is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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