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Y897 PHL

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,964 mi
Last recorded79,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 PHL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,964 miles

Some wear in rear Watts link bush.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 79,755 miles

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

Some wear in rear Watts link bush.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,395 miles

Slight wear in Watts linkeage centre bush.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,371 miles

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

Slight wear in Watts linkeage centre bush.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,907 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 59,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 59,760 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,354 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2009 49,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 40,400 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,400 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 Jun 2007 34,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,833 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

nearside front tyre on 2mm

wishbone bushes starting to seperate

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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Y897 PHL is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y897 PHL, 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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Y897 PHL is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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