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Y477 KJM

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,778 mi
Last recorded112,778 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 KJM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 112,778 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 112,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 112,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 109,781 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2018 109,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour broken lens (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken lens (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 101,992 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 97,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 89,370 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fron tyres worn on edge (tracking)

oil level low

oil resadue under engine

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 89,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fron tyres worn on edge (tracking)

oil level low

oil resadue under engine

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,881 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 79,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,760 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,734 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,182 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

front brake pads worn low!

oil leaks

rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

rear bushes on front wishbones are deteriorated and pulling out of metal casing. not resulting in ex.movement

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 15 May 2009 53,114 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

front brake pads worn low!

oil leaks

rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

rear bushes on front wishbones are deteriorated and pulling out of metal casing. not resulting in ex.movement

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 9 May 2008 44,750 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 44,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,626 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,993 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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Y477 KJM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y477 KJM, 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 Y477 KJM registered?

Y477 KJM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 May 2001.

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