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Y558 TGP

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,240 mi
Last recorded108,240 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY558 TGP
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,240 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,107 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,642 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 88,497 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 88,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Engine Stabiliser Arm Bush split

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 76,564 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 76,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,241 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 63,241 miles

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

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,693 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,705 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,705 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,037 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,062 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 38,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y558 TGP is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y558 TGP, 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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Y558 TGP is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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