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X243 OGO

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,242 mi
Last recorded86,242 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 OGO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 86,242 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,847 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wishbone bushes in poor condition.

off side rear shockabsorber leaking

rear antiroll bar links and bushes in poor condition.

rear suspension components corroded

rear top coil spring mounting plates badly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wishbone bushes in poor condition.

off side rear shockabsorber leaking

rear antiroll bar links and bushes in poor condition.

rear suspension components corroded

rear top coil spring mounting plates badly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,602 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on limit

Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on limit

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,209 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,170 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 67,170 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,495 miles

small cuts in osf and osr tyres but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,289 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 40,289 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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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X243 OGO is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 X243 OGO, 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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X243 OGO is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X243 OGO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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