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Y421 TCS

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

134,048 mi
Last recorded134,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 TCS
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 134,048 miles

centre stop light 25% working

nsf wishbone bush has slight movement

Fail 19 Jun 2013 134,048 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre stop light 25% working

nsf wishbone bush has slight movement

Pass 26 Jun 2012 123,082 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,082 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 113,656 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 104,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 104,886 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,794 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 94,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level stop lamp only working on one side

Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,922 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brakes noisey. Advise inspection.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,918 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brakes noisey. Advise inspection.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 79,250 miles

Offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 24 May 2007 79,250 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 77,212 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH BOARD STAYING ON

Fail 23 Feb 2006 7,721 miles

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

Engine Management light on dash board

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y421 TCS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y421 TCS, 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 Y421 TCS registered?

Y421 TCS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y421 TCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y421 TCS shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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