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Y696 TFG

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,291 mi
Last recorded104,291 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 TFG
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 104,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body and component surface corrosion

headlamp lenses deteriorated defusing beam patterns

Fail 14 Jul 2021 104,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body and component surface corrosion

headlamp lenses deteriorated defusing beam patterns

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,957 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both floors. chassis rails and under sills slightly corroded

front number plate slightly dasmaged

Pass 20 Jul 2019 96,344 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 96,315 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts both front earth straps (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 90,158 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 90,138 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,366 miles

both front suspension arm back bushes starting to unbond

both rear anti roll D bushes have slight play

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

front to centre and centre to rear exhaust joint has slight blow

offside front chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre to rear exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,862 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 72,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,127 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 16 Jul 2012 57,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,785 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

earth straps on front scocks noted broken

front brake pads noted 60% worn aprox

front no plate noted slightly damaged

inner edge of both rear disc noted corride maby noisy when braking

l/d headlamps fitted pattern poor

slight engine oil leak noted from sump area

Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

earth straps on front scocks noted broken

front brake pads noted 60% worn aprox

front no plate noted slightly damaged

inner edge of both rear disc noted corride maby noisy when braking

slight engine oil leak noted from sump area

Fail 9 Jul 2010 44,506 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s tyre worn to 3 mm

f/o/s tyre worn to 4 mm

front discs badly worn inner face

headlamp pattern poor

lhd headlamps fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,506 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s tyre worn to 3 mm

f/o/s tyre worn to 4 mm

front discs badly worn inner face

headlamp pattern poor

lhd headlamps fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,467 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

exhaust rusty esp rear box

front discs badly worn

front tyres 70% worn

headlamp pattern poor

oil leak

rear discs poor at inner edge

spare wheel lose in carrier

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,580 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes starting to perish

exhaust system noted rusty in places

front brake imbalance

possible slight slackness in the o/s steering arm/ram

slight oil leak noted from the engine

slight wear noted on both front brake disc

wear noted on both rear brake disc

Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,651 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

both anti roll bars rusty at inner mountings, may be noisey ?

slight play noted in r/o/s hub

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,872 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 27,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

exhaust very rusty

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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Y696 TFG is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y696 TFG, 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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Y696 TFG is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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