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W961 RTC

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,457 mi
Last recorded79,457 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 RTC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,457 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,457 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 77,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,594 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 59,259 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,134 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,841 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,080 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 39,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside engine mounting bush worn out

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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W961 RTC is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W961 RTC, 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 W961 RTC registered?

W961 RTC is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W961 RTC safe to buy?

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