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Y831 PNH

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,964 mi
Last recorded150,964 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 PNH
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 150,964 miles

All brake discs corroded

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox oil leak

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poor patten on N/S headlamp

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

Rear spring mountings corroded

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2014 150,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

All brake discs corroded

Engine management light on

Engine oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox oil leak

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Poor patten on N/S headlamp

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

Rear spring mountings corroded

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2013 140,036 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Engine oil leak

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

N/S headlamp patten poor

N/S sill corroded (rear)

Play in steering rack

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 140,036 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Both front discs corroded on inner face

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

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

N/S headlamp patten poor

N/S sill corroded (rear)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 129,653 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 129,653 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

front discs very pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2009 110,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 101,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 92,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 80,522 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 80,522 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,731 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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Y831 PNH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y831 PNH, 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 Y831 PNH registered?

Y831 PNH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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