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X248 MSN

2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,774 mi
Last recorded125,774 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser76,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 MSN
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,774 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 132,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 117,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 20 Mar 2009 111,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 111,048 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2008 110,300 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2008 110,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,962 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 102,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 95,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 88,023 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 87,722 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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X248 MSN is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red 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-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 76,564 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-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X248 MSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X248 MSN is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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