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Y881 FEV

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,541 mi
Last recorded76,541 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY881 FEV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 76,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 74,841 miles

Both front outer sills corroded

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber earth strap broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 71,729 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 70,378 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,187 miles

Advanced corrosion to metal pipe between n.s.and o.s rear brake hoses

Advanced pitting to inside of both front brake discs

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

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

Play in rear axle steady bars centre bush

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,448 miles

Advanced wear / play rear axle tie-bars centre mounting point bush

Advanced/wear,n.s.f suspension arm ball joint

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to metal parts of both rear brake hoses

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pitting to inside of both front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,184 miles

Both front tyres low on inner face

Inner face of front brake discs corroded

N/s/r tyre perished and low on outer edge

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,262 miles

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)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,228 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)

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear brake pipes between hoses

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

earth lead to o/s/f shock absorber broken

engine oil low

light cracks in each rear tyre

n/s/f A.B.S ring fractured

parts of centre stop lamps notworking

pitting to inside of each front brake disc

spare wheel becoming insecure

tail gate rams weak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,085 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes(both sides) between brake hoses

pitting to inside of each front brake disc

Fail 6 Mar 2013 62,083 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

corrosion to rear brake pipes(both sides) between brake hoses

pitting to inside of each front brake disc

Pass 7 Mar 2012 60,596 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,409 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to metal brake pipe between each rear brake hose

pitting to inside of each front brake disc

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to metal brake pipe between each rear brake hose

pitting to inside of each front brake disc

Pass 7 Mar 2009 54,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,605 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 22 Feb 2007 46,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,224 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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Y881 FEV is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y881 FEV, 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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Y881 FEV is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y881 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y881 FEV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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