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X197 HTF

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,149 mi
Last recorded145,149 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 HTF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 145,149 miles

Both O/S wheel centers missing.

Both front indicator colourings faded but just within limits.

Dampness around power steering resevoir.

N/S/F earth strap to suspension u/s.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre getting close to wear bands (205/55x16).

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil around power steering hose under engine.

Oil weeps from O/S & rear of engine.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Signs of antifreeze around O/S of engine (suspect weep).

Slight blow from center to rear exhaust union.

Space saver fitted as spare wheel.

Squeak from auxillary drive belts.

Various chips in windscreen.

Various corrosion to vehicle suspension.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 145,149 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both O/S wheel centers missing.

Both front indicator colourings faded but just within limits.

Dampness around power steering resevoir.

N/S/F earth strap to suspension u/s.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre getting close to wear bands (205/55x16).

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil around power steering hose under engine.

Oil weeps from O/S & rear of engine.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Signs of antifreeze around O/S of engine (suspect weep).

Slight blow from center to rear exhaust union.

Space saver fitted as spare wheel.

Squeak from auxillary drive belts.

Various chips in windscreen.

Various corrosion to vehicle suspension.

Pass 2 May 2012 144,586 miles

'Squeak' from auxillary belt.

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Chips in windscreen.

Dampness around power steering resevoir.

Dummy wheel fitted as spare.

O/S/F tyre very close to ware bands (205/55x16).

Oil around O/S & rear of engine.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Slight blows from exhaust unions - sealed during test.

Fail 1 May 2012 144,582 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

'Squeak' from auxillary belt.

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Chips in windscreen.

Dampness around power steering resevoir.

Dummy wheel fitted as spare.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre very close to ware bands (205/55x16).

Oil around O/S & rear of engine.

Rear wiper blade u/s.

Slight blows from exhaust unions - sealed during test.

Pass 9 May 2011 125,945 miles

'Squeal' from auxillary drive belt under load.

Center exhaust corroded & had tempory repair already made (still O.K. for M.O.T.) & rear exhaust box corroded.

Chips in windscreen just within M.O.T. limits.

N/S/F earth strap to suspension broken.

O/S/R wheel center missing.

Rear wiper blade u/s & arm stiff.

Suspect camshaft noisy from cold.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,457 miles

Both N/S & O/S front lower ball joint covers split.

Center to rear exhaust union blowing to excess - Tempory repair made for M.O.T.

Dummy wheel & tyre fitted to spare.

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

O/S/F tyre worn to ware bands & legal limit & has small nail in tread (205/55x16).

Oil around O/S of engine.

Oil sitting in wells on rocker cover.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight play in O/S/f A/R/B mounting bush.

Slight play in both rear A/R/B mounting bushes.

Various chips in windscreen.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 102,457 miles

Centre Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Both N/S & O/S front lower ball joint covers split.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Center to rear exhaust union blowing to excess - Tempory repair made for M.O.T.

Dummy wheel & tyre fitted to spare.

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

O/S/F tyre worn to ware bands & legal limit & has small nail in tread (205/55x16).

Oil around O/S of engine.

Oil sitting in wells on rocker cover.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight play in O/S/f A/R/B mounting bush.

Slight play in both rear A/R/B mounting bushes.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 May 2009 74,960 miles

both front brake discs corroded and lipped on inner faces

engine oil leak from front of engine.

front lower rubber gaitor suspension ball joint covers split on nearside and offside.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 53,672 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 47,300 miles

Both N/S & O/S rear handbrake cables slightly 'chaffed' on body of vehicle.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,300 miles

Both N/S & O/S rear handbrake cables slightly 'chaffed' on body of vehicle.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Dec 2006 46,649 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 40,627 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 40,627 miles

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

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

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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X197 HTF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 X197 HTF, 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 25 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X197 HTF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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