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Y434 HWJ

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,479 mi
Last recorded32,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 HWJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 32,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE/EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

SMALL CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 32,479 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE/EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

SMALL CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,226 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 27,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 12,046 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking on wall

Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,270 miles

All tyres splitting between tread patterns

Fail 17 May 2010 11,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

All tyres starting to split between tread patterns

Pass 6 May 2009 10,334 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 9,326 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,085 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2006 7,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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Y434 HWJ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y434 HWJ, 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 Y434 HWJ registered?

Y434 HWJ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y434 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y434 HWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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