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Y589 GNH

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,879 mi
Last recorded149,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 GNH
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2017 149,879 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high too high or hunting (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 138,918 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 138,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 135,858 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 135,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 125,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 113,913 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 113,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 104,370 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 104,370 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 96,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 84,901 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,429 miles

all brake discs corroded vehicvle been standing

Fail 18 Mar 2008 73,429 miles

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

all brake discs corroded vehicvle been standing

Pass 30 Nov 2006 68,483 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 68,483 miles

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

near side front wishbone rear bush starting to detatch

Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,436 miles

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

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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Y589 GNH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y589 GNH, 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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Y589 GNH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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