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Y486 PVS

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,511 mi
Last recorded66,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY486 PVS
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 65,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 65,826 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,919 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2016 64,919 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,842 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 63,842 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing broken (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing broken (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,069 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 63,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has flat spot

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,394 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,723 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 56,723 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,666 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 53,666 miles

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

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

n/s/f road wheel buckled

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,506 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 49,506 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,744 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 40,472 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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Y486 PVS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y486 PVS, 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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Y486 PVS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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