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Y72 FCC

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,024 mi
Last recorded135,024 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 FCC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 135,024 miles

nearside frontseatbelt webbing marked

steel sections of rear flexible hose corroded

towball partially obscures rear number plate

Fail 27 Apr 2012 134,744 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front seatbelt webbing slightly marked

rear flexible brake hoses steel sections corroded

towball partially obscures rear number plate

Pass 5 May 2011 122,623 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 122,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 108,967 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 108,926 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 97,107 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

Both front tyre treads nearing limit.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,365 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 86,365 miles

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

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

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

Both front indicators starting to fade.

Pass 22 May 2007 75,801 miles

Both front tyre treads low on edges.

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover cracked.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 22 May 2007 75,801 miles

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes split.

Both front tyre treads low on edges.

Nearside rear shock absorber outer dust cover cracked.

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 11 May 2006 62,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake fluid slightly low.

hi level stop lamp not fully working.

o/s/r seat not fitted so seat belt not tested.

Pass 1 Jun 2005 51,334 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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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Y72 FCC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y72 FCC, 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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Y72 FCC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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