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X396 WNU

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,797 mi
Last recorded117,797 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 WNU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,797 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 117,797 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,173 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres [sidewalls split]

oil leaks

suspension arms and rear beam corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 114,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres [sidewalls split]

oil leaks

suspension arms and rear beam corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 108,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 108,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 104,851 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,395 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,657 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,880 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 96,808 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 96,808 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,475 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 84,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 74,695 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 74,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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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X396 WNU is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X396 WNU, 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 X396 WNU registered?

X396 WNU is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 December 2000.

Is X396 WNU safe to buy?

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