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Y478 AAF

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,260 mi
Last recorded84,260 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 AAF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 84,260 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,475 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /hose both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,864 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,172 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 82,164 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,896 miles

front brake discs corroded///all rear suspension corroded.

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded///all rear suspension corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 68,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Tyres with different aspect ratio fitted from front to rear axle

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Tyres with different aspect ratio fitted from front to rear axle

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,549 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 62,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,448 miles

All suspension slight corrosion

Both rear tyres slight perishing.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 54,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All suspension slight corrosion

Both rear tyres slight perishing.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 31,303 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seat security and seat belt checks not done due to seats being folded away car being used as a van

Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 14,826 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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Y478 AAF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y478 AAF, 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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Y478 AAF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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