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Y263 NLA

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,912 mi
Last recorded110,912 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 NLA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 110,912 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 110,902 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 105,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 104,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp aim and beam patern poor

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 93,430 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,551 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,904 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 77,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,606 miles

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

small cut in n/s/f +o/s/r tyre sidewall,cords not exposed

Fail 16 Nov 2006 57,542 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

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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Y263 NLA is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y263 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 Y263 NLA registered?

Y263 NLA is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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