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Y398 RBR

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,459 mi
Last recorded90,459 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY398 RBR
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,459 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 90,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,063 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 83,063 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 75,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 60,809 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 60,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

rear antiroll bar links showing slight free play

Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,579 miles

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

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

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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Y398 RBR is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y398 RBR, 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 Y398 RBR registered?

Y398 RBR is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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