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Y401 WJE

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 WJE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,162 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 88,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 85,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,727 miles

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

front brake discs worn

metal sections of rear brake hoses slightly corroded

n/s headlamp lense deteriorated

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split. o/s/f badly deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc pitted inner face

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn to limit inner edge

slight play steering rack end joint o/s

Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs worn

metal sections of rear brake hoses slightly corroded

n/s headlamp lense deteriorated

n/s/f suspension arm bush starting to split. o/s/f badly deteriorated

n/s/r brake disc pitted inner face

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge and close to limit

o/s/r tyre worn to limit inner edge

slight play steering rack end joint o/s

Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,985 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 77,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,058 miles

Nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes are in poor condition and will soon need repalcing

Nearside front tyre is gtting low on tread

Nearside rear brake pads are very thin and will soon need replacing

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Slight exhaust blow from a corroded centre section

Fail 4 Jul 2011 76,058 miles

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

Nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes are in poor condition and will soon need repalcing

Nearside front tyre is gtting low on tread

Nearside rear brake pads are very thin and will soon need replacing

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Slight exhaust blow from a corroded centre section

Pass 23 Jun 2010 72,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 67,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 62,619 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 62,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,919 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,283 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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Y401 WJE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y401 WJE, 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 Y401 WJE registered?

Y401 WJE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y401 WJE safe to buy?

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