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Y524 GAP

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,143 mi
Last recorded116,143 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 GAP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 116,143 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

boot lid handle missing

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

parking brake linkage slightly sticking at offside

Fail 31 Mar 2012 116,124 miles

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

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

boot lid handle missing

front brakes binding slightly

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2011 106,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front number damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2011 106,164 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake binding

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 12 Mar 2011 105,957 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

e m l light on

front brake binding

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 8 Mar 2010 98,239 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION HAS SLIGHT LEAK

FRONT NO PLATE HAS VERY SLIGHT DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

Fail 6 Mar 2010 98,155 miles

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

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION HAS SLIGHT LEAK

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT NO PLATE HAS VERY SLIGHT DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE GETTING LOW

Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,387 miles

all antiroll bar mounting rubbers starti ng to wear

chip in windscreen

engine management light staying on

o/s rear tyre outer edge getting low

Fail 7 Feb 2009 89,307 miles

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

all antiroll bar mounting rubbers starti ng to wear

chip in windscreen

engine management light staying on

o/s rear tyre outer edge getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,720 miles

BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SEPERATE

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO WEAR

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGE GETTING LOW

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 10 Feb 2007 71,841 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 63,154 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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Y524 GAP is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y524 GAP, 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 Y524 GAP registered?

Y524 GAP is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y524 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 GAP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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