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X796 EPP

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 EPP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,955 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shock mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All suspension corroded

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated panhard dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Both sides inner arch earth straps broken

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 74,275 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,392 miles

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 72,392 miles

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

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,234 miles

engine management light on

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre perished, wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre perished, wearing inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,348 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,519 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 47,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,265 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,131 miles

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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X796 EPP is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X796 EPP, 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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X796 EPP is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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