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Y797 SNB

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,079 mi
Last recorded71,079 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 SNB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 69,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,281 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,652 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 63,652 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 62,527 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe fouling rear bumper.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 61,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe fouling rear bumper.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,688 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 42,500 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,420 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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Y797 SNB is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y797 SNB, 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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Y797 SNB is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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