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X273 LVC

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,167 mi
Last recorded91,167 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 LVC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,052 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 88,187 miles

Engine mount worn

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2011 83,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,197 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,141 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 13 Jun 2006 62,800 miles

N/s/f,o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r flexi/metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,793 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r rear flexi/metal brake pipes corroded/pitted

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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X273 LVC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X273 LVC, 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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X273 LVC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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