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X966 WLJ

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,516 mi
Last recorded100,516 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 WLJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 100,516 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,201 miles

Cut nearside front tire inner sidewall

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

Nearside front wheel binding by hand

Nearside rear tire perished

Offside front lower engine mount bush deteriated

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Cut nearside front tire inner sidewall

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

Handbrake light always stays on

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

Nearside front wheel binding by hand

Nearside rear tire perished

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

Offside front lower engine mount bush deteriated

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 94,196 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front stabiliser bush (6.1.D.1a)

all coil springs corroded

headlamps discolouring

o/s front brake pad getting low

o/s front lower swivel joint gaiter perished

oil leak

play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE HEADLAP GLASSES DETERIORATED

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 92,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OFF-SIDE AND NEAR-SIDE HEADLAP GLASSES DETERIORATED

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,091 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 79,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,819 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 62,043 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 62,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,449 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,603 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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X966 WLJ is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X966 WLJ, 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 X966 WLJ registered?

X966 WLJ is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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