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X296 EBT

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,799 mi
Last recorded118,799 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 EBT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,983 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,398 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 95,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 85,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,125 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,173 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,044 miles

front no plate cracked

offside and nearside front lower wishbone bushes cracking

offside rear lower drop link bush worn

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,622 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,424 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 42,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front No plate broken

Pass 5 Jul 2005

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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X296 EBT is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 X296 EBT, 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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X296 EBT is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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