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Y265 OEF

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY265 OEF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 105,668 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

front subframe corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,444 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (sill) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (sill) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All brake pipes Grease and covered in road silt and dirt

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,786 miles

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

Nearside Front service brake has slightly reduced effort

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

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

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,393 miles

all brake pipes coverd with a thick coating of underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,419 miles

unable to fully examine brake pipes because of thick covering of grease

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres uneven wear and cuts in nearside tread

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 51,734 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

heavy rust in raer exhaust

slight play in rear axel figue of 8 stablizer bush

slight play in stearing rack

Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,599 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 45,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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Y265 OEF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y265 OEF, 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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Y265 OEF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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