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X253 JSJ

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,974 mi
Last recorded59,974 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 JSJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,974 miles

both front suspension arm bushes worn

front subframe corroded

suspension components corroded

underside corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,929 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Fail 15 Aug 2018 55,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General vehicle condition corroded on underside

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,824 miles

Front brake hoses corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 54,824 miles

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

Front brake hoses corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,062 miles

Front brake flexi hoses corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake flexi hoses corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,233 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 51,231 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Watts linkage centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 49,290 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,323 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 47,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,319 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 45,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,529 miles

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

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

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

front o/f/s engine stabilizer bar bush worn o/s/r foglight lens cracked and taped

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,312 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,915 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,855 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,978 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 32,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,417 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 29,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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X253 JSJ is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X253 JSJ, 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 X253 JSJ registered?

X253 JSJ is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X253 JSJ safe to buy?

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