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Y157 NLA

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 NLA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 114,061 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 114,020 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 109,005 miles

small oil leaks

some rear suspension parts rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2019 108,877 miles

aims slightly faded

oil leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2018 106,412 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

aims slightly faded

front lower arm bushes splitting away

Pass 3 Aug 2017 101,691 miles

aims slightly faded

front lower arm bushes splitting away

o/s outer sill corroding

oil leaks

rear antiroll bar link bushes slightly worn

rust & corrosion in various places & on suspension parts

slight bind on rear brakes

slight ex. leaks

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,676 miles

aims slightly faded

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

oil leaks

rear antiroll bar link bushes worn

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,169 miles

both rear & o/s/f tyres perished

slight wear & play in rear antiroll bar link bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,436 miles

o/s/f tyre badly perished

rear antiroll links bushes slightly worn

rear tyres slightly perished

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,956 miles

front discs poor condition

slight exhuast blows

Fail 8 Aug 2013 70,956 miles

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

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

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

all discs in poor condition

rear brake pads low

slight exhuast blows

Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,066 miles

front discs corroded

front lower arm rear bush's seperating

screen chipped

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 2 Aug 2012 64,066 miles

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

front discs corroded

front lower arm rear bush's seperating

screen chipped

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 13 Aug 2011 56,835 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 55,585 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front abs rings broken

Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front abs rings broken

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,841 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,869 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,276 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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Y157 NLA is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 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 Y157 NLA, 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 25 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 Y157 NLA registered?

Y157 NLA is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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