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Y263 RTR

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,689 mi
Last recorded118,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY263 RTR
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,689 miles

advise on front number plate slight play in steering rack

advise on n/s front tyre 2.5mm and n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2011 118,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

advise on front number plate slight play in steering rack

advise on n/s front tyre 2.5mm and n/s and o/s rear brake pipes rusty slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 30 Apr 2010 109,990 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 100,657 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 85,331 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 85,331 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 68,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 52,646 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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Y263 RTR is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RTR, 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 RTR registered?

Y263 RTR is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y263 RTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y263 RTR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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