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Y287 CAY

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 CAY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,447 miles

rear control arm pivot bush starting to wear

Pass 24 Jul 2014 128,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside headlight lens deteriorated

Rear stabiliser arm pivot worn

Pass 17 Aug 2013 121,665 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front discs extensivly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

nsr wheel partially seized

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edges

rear an ti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

rear suspension stabiliser arm piviot worn, needs attention

Fail 12 Aug 2013 121,665 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

front discs extensivly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

nsr wheel partially seized

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edges

rear an ti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,154 miles

Centre Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,759 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear road wheels corrored on inner rims

Fail 11 Aug 2011 104,759 miles

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

Centre Rear Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear road wheels corrored on inner rims

Pass 17 Aug 2010 91,299 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,717 miles

rear axle center joint has play in it

Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear axle center joint has play in it

Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,165 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 72,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 72,606 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 62,887 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 62,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 55,672 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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Y287 CAY is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y287 CAY, 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 Y287 CAY registered?

Y287 CAY is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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