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Y642 TOJ

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,838 mi
Last recorded109,838 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 TOJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 109,838 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 109,838 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice offside rear tyre has slight tear on sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 102,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 102,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,219 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,622 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Apr 2007 77,703 miles

both front, rear wishbone bushes unbonding

both rear flexy hose pipes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on edges

Fail 21 Apr 2007 77,703 miles

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

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

both front, rear wishbone bushes unbonding

both rear flexy hose pipes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre starting to wear out of shape on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2006 63,378 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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Y642 TOJ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y642 TOJ, 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 Y642 TOJ registered?

Y642 TOJ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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