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Y258 WER

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,765 mi
Last recorded103,765 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 WER
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 103,765 miles

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

coolant leak

ecm light on

front discs rusty

headlamps only just have patern

lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split

offside front seat belt starting to fray

under vehicle very rusty in places

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,714 miles

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

ecm light on

front discs rusty

head lights only just have pattern

lower wish bone rear bushes

off side front seat belt starting to fade

rear brake pipes starting to rust

under vehicle very rusty in places

water leak

wipers slightly split

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,137 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to offside rear

air leak on engine under bonnet

both rear tyres perished and small cuts

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

front indicators starting to fade

front wiper blades split

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear flexi metal ends slightly corroded

rear suspension rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2015 100,137 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

accident damage to offside rear

air leak on engine under bonnet

both rear tyres perished and small cuts

engine management light on

exhaust rusty

front brake discs rusty

front indicators starting to fade

front wiper blades split

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear flexi metal ends slightly corroded

rear suspension rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,745 miles

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

ecm light on dash

raer suspension mounts very rusty

rear pads getting low

rear spring mounts very rusty

Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,745 miles

Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

ecm light on dash

fan belt frayed

raer suspension mounts very rusty

rear pads getting low

rear spring mounts very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,598 miles

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

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

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

ecm light on

under side of vehicle rusty in places

under wing sheild slightly loose

Fail 23 Jan 2013 90,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

ecm light on

under side of vehicle rusty in places

under wing sheild slightly loose

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,236 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 86,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have small stone cuts in tread

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,685 miles

Both rear flexi metal parts starting to rust.

Exhaust rusty.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre low on tread on edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cuts in tread both rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,159 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

car idle slighty high but under 1500 rpm

Fail 13 Oct 2009 74,159 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)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

car idle slighty high but under 1500 rpm

Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,122 miles

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

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

limited check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2008 68,122 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

limited check to rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,998 miles

front wishbones have rear bushes split

Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,575 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 58,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2006 51,769 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 51,769 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y258 WER is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 Y258 WER, 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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Y258 WER is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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