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Y521 BSC

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,966 mi
Last recorded52,966 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 BSC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,297 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,494 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,731 miles

advise both front sus armrear bushes slight parting of bonding

slight brake judder

Fail 30 Oct 2009 34,731 miles

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

advise both front sus armrear bushes slight parting of bonding

slight brake judder

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,704 miles

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

s/cracking of tyre walls

Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,062 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 28,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 24,044 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 24,044 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 20,942 miles

advise front n/s and o/s rear sus bushes

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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Y521 BSC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y521 BSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y521 BSC registered?

Y521 BSC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y521 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 BSC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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