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Y344 GWV

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,488 mi
Last recorded139,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 GWV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 137,094 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 137,094 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 129,608 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 125,944 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 125,944 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 119,517 miles

all tyres worn on edges

both earth wires broken on front suspension

Fail 12 Sep 2008 119,517 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres worn on edges

both earth wires broken on front suspension

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes seperating

Pass 1 Aug 2007 108,837 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 108,837 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,900 miles

TYRE SIZE 205/55/16W N/S/FRONT 6mm O/S/FRONT 6mm N/S/REAR 5mm O/S/REAR 5mm AND SPARE WHEEL IS A SPACE SAVER AT 4mm

WIRE BROKEN ON HUB O/S/FRONT. OLD COOLANT LEAK FROM RAD.

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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Y344 GWV 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 63.6%.

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 Y344 GWV, 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 Y344 GWV registered?

Y344 GWV is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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