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Y314 PVV

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 PVV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,431 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 104,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 May 2018 104,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 104,419 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame surrounding body work (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil residue

Pass 24 Mar 2017 101,776 miles

both front wishbones, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

front indicator bulbs slightly dis-coloured

o/s/f chassis rail corroded, no holes at time of test

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,930 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 92,674 miles

Engine management light on constantly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight inbalance on front service brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre nearing limit

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre nearing limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 79,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre near limit and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre inside wall slightly perished

Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,326 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre near limit and slightly perished

o/s/r tyre inside wall slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,372 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,244 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,940 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 63,737 miles

o/s + n/s rear flexy croding

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,948 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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Y314 PVV is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y314 PVV, 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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Y314 PVV is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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