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Y557 JNM

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,400 mi
Last recorded103,400 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 JNM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 103,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 103,400 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

petrol cap only just able to maintain a seal

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,593 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,580 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 76,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,431 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 66,429 miles

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

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

Both front suspension earth leads broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2007 54,608 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,798 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 46,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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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Y557 JNM 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 66.7%.

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 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 Y557 JNM, 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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Y557 JNM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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