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X898 BUX

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

90,593 mi
Last recorded90,593 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 BUX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 90,593 miles

front and rear cross members corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s mountings (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear body mountings corroded (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak

n/s o/s front chassis outriggers corroding

Fail 5 May 2016 90,575 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter split n/s o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s mountings (2.4.A.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear body mountings corroded (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak

front and rear cross members corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

n/s o/s front chassis outriggers corroding

n/s o/s front suspension arms corroding

Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 83,290 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,864 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,984 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 72,979 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 72,978 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 72,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has minor inner side wall damage

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,689 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 62,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 54,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front steering rack gaiter is detiorate

Fail 28 Feb 2007 48,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front steering rack gaiter is deteriated

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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X898 BUX is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 X898 BUX, 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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X898 BUX is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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