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Y313 KCS

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 KCS
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 67,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight damage to offside rear tail light.

some movement both inner rack ends.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,579 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs are showing signs of corrosion.

both front wishbones rear bushes are starting to split.

slight movement in offside front antiroll bar securing bush.

various parts of underbody is showing signs of corrosion.

windscreen is cracked at base.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 63,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

all coil springs are showing signs of corrosion.

both front wishbones rear bushes are starting to split.

slight movement in offside front antiroll bar securing bush.

various parts of underbody is showing signs of corrosion.

windscreen is cracked at base.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,683 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to split.

front no.plate is cracked.

slight body damage.

various brake pipes are corroding.

various coil springs are corroding.

various parts of underbody is corroding.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,644 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wishbones rear bushes are starting to split.

front no.plate is cracked.

tracking check is advised after steering work is compleated.

various coil springs are corroding.

various parts of underbody is corroding.

vsrious brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,895 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light is showen on dash indicating a fault.

eindscreen is cracked on offside.

offside front engine mounting is worn.

various brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 58,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

airbag light is showen on dash indicating a fault.

eindscreen is cracked on offside.

offside front engine mounting is worn.

various brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,423 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 56,421 miles

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

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

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

front discs inner facings corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,356 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 53,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,483 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,483 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 40,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 29,024 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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Y313 KCS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y313 KCS, 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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Y313 KCS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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