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Y396 NLA

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,005 mi
Last recorded105,005 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 NLA
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,005 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Fail 6 Apr 2018 105,005 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,226 miles

Front tyres o/s & n/s wearing on outer edges

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread

Slight binding on n/s front brake

Wiper blade at o/s rubber splitting

Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,223 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring mounting cup (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on n/s rear upper spring mounting cup

Front tyres o/s & n/s wearing on outer edges

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread

Slight binding on n/s front brake

Wiper blade at o/s rubber splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2016 102,756 miles

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear topbspring mounts

Corrosion on o/s front box section/chassis rail

Front suspension arm rear bush at o/s becoming worn

Play in o/s track rod end

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread

Fail 4 Mar 2016 102,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid low

Corrosion on o/s & n/s rear topbspring mounts

Corrosion on o/s front box section/chassis rail

Front antibroll bar like rod bushes at o/s perishing/cracking

Front suspension arm rear bush at o/s becoming worn

Play in o/s track rod end

Play in rear axle tie bar centre mount bearing

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread

Slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,793 miles

Corrosion on n/s outer sill at rear.

Corrosion on o/s front chassis rail.

Corrosion on rear spring mounts.

Corrosion on rear trailing arms front mounts.

Front anti roll bar link bar at o/s bushes perishing/cracking.

Play in front inner anti roll bar bushes.

Play in rear axle panhard rod mounting.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 100,790 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion on o/s front chassis rail.

Corrosion on o/s rear outer sill.

Corrosion on rear spring mounts.

Corrosion on rear trailing arms front mounts.

Front anti roll bar link bar at o/s bushes perishing/cracking.

Play in front inner anti roll bar bushes.

Rear tyre at n/s perishing/cracking in base of tread.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,351 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 92,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,476 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,475 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,357 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 79,357 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 69,321 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 69,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 52,549 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 52,541 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,562 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 45,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,018 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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Y396 NLA is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 Y396 NLA, 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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Y396 NLA is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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