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Y434 MAH

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,821 mi
Last recorded124,821 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY434 MAH
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 124,821 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 122,758 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 122,758 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 119,329 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 119,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 113,090 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 109,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 107,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 107,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

lefthand and righthand front wishbones (rear bush) partially unbonded

lefthand front lower balljoint gaiter split

righthand front wing under-sheild worn and loose

righthand inner steering rack end has slight wear

Pass 23 May 2008 103,107 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 103,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 97,051 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 97,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front lower arms (Rear bushes) starting to seperate from bonding

Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,785 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 88,768 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 4 May 2006 88,446 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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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Y434 MAH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y434 MAH, 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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Y434 MAH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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