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X262 JSJ

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,375 mi
Last recorded159,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX262 JSJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 159,375 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 159,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 149,654 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear disc's worn!

Fail 16 Jan 2012 149,550 miles

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

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)

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

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

rear disc's worn!

Pass 21 Jan 2011 141,138 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 141,004 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both inner front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s front abs ring broken

o/s front engine stabizier bush worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 129,320 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 129,310 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 114,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 114,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 106,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 106,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 77,172 miles

both wishbone bushes splitting

corrosion on both rear trailing arm brake pipes

corrosion on exhaust tailpipe

wear in both front anti roll bar bushes

wear in rear track bar linkage bush

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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X262 JSJ is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X262 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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X262 JSJ is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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