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W961 UPY

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,320 mi
Last recorded86,320 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 UPY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 86,320 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 86,320 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,392 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat

Earth lead to N/S/F shocker broken

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

O/S/F ABS ring broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F ABS ring broken

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Fail 22 Jun 2010 57,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F ABS ring broken

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 50,820 miles

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

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,306 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,805 miles

N/S & O/S front wishbone rear bushes worn

N/S & O/S track rod end boots leaking grease

Slight lift in steering column top bush

Pass 17 Jun 2006 38,785 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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W961 UPY is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

W961 UPY is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W961 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W961 UPY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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