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Y804 MVT

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,790 mi
Last recorded70,790 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 MVT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion on all brake hose ferrules/pipes

Fail 3 Oct 2013 70,790 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion on all brake hose ferrules/pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,857 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread

earth wires from front struts to chassis broken

oil level low

some corrosion on all brake hose ferrules/pipe.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,842 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking around tread

earth wires from front struts to chassis broken

oil level low

some corrosion on all brake hose ferrules/pipe.

Pass 1 Oct 2011 61,850 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,849 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front both track rod end boots split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,797 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 59,796 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,596 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,596 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 55,442 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 5 Oct 2007 52,504 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 52,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,637 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 39,789 miles

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES STARTINR TO SPLIT

Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,789 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES STARTINR TO SPLIT

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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Y804 MVT is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y804 MVT, 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 Y804 MVT registered?

Y804 MVT is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y804 MVT safe to buy?

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