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Y283 KDK

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,931 mi
Last recorded47,931 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 KDK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,931 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 47,757 miles

Centre Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 43,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 40,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak from radiator bottom hose

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 23 Apr 2010 35,755 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 35,705 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

removed fluffy dice from windscreen

spare wheel loose

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,333 miles

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

fuel tank straps rusty

rear wiper blade split

surface rust on front & rear suspension components

surface rust on rear brake hose pipes

suspect n/s/f brake disc been hot - no bind at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,616 miles

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

slight cracks on tyre edges

surface rust on subframes/roll bars etc front&rear

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,918 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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Y283 KDK is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y283 KDK, 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 Y283 KDK registered?

Y283 KDK is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y283 KDK safe to buy?

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