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Y296 KDK

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,063 mi
Last recorded83,063 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 KDK
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,063 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,063 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 71,008 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 71,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 59,794 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 59,794 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,313 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2008 45,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,856 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 20,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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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Y296 KDK is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y296 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y296 KDK registered?

Y296 KDK is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y296 KDK safe to buy?

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