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X246 FVE

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

122,041 mi
Last recorded122,041 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 FVE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 122,041 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 121,722 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 106,068 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 105,894 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement incorrectly fitted (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion underside of body (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2015 100,270 miles

Horn not working intermittent (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion underside of body (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brakes binding

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,747 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 94,747 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 87,763 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 87,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,152 miles

Only just managed to reach required parking brake efficiency

Fail 25 Sep 2012 82,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 78,078 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split , rear brake discs corroded , n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s washer parcialy blocked , o/s/f indicator fading , oil leaks , slight blow from exhaust middle pipe , n/s/f tyre cracking wearing low on outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2011 78,068 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bind to n/s/f brake

front wishbone bushes starting to split , rear brake discs corroded , n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s washer parcialy blocked , o/s/f indicator fading , oil leaks , slight blow from exhaust middle pipe , n/s/f tyre cracking wearing low on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,126 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 72,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 11 May 2009 66,290 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 66,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2008 62,186 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS GETTING WORN

Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,618 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 53,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Corrosion to ferrules and metal pipe part of rear brake flexi hoses

Corrosion to front discs

Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,712 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 43,710 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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X246 FVE is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 X246 FVE, 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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X246 FVE is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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