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Y381 HWT

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,320 mi
Last recorded87,320 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY381 HWT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 87,320 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 81,870 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage (cracking)to side wall

Pass 12 May 2014 81,870 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage (cracking)to side wall

Pass 13 May 2013 78,803 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 76,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 76,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 73,800 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,976 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,976 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 65,445 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 65,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 61,942 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 61,909 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2006 57,194 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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Y381 HWT is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y381 HWT, 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 Y381 HWT registered?

Y381 HWT is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y381 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y381 HWT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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