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Y943 TEH

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,786 mi
Last recorded95,786 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY943 TEH
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 95,680 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front brakes are lightly binding on.

Engine lower mount is split & perrished.

Exhaust system,rust corrosion & back box has been changed to a sporty type.

Front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,539 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 86,537 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 67,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 56,861 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 46,208 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 46,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake pads getting low and discs lipped and corroded

rear brakes noisey when braking

Pass 31 Jan 2006 33,568 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,568 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y943 TEH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y943 TEH, 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 Y943 TEH registered?

Y943 TEH is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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