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Y948 FTW

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,728 mi
Last recorded74,728 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 FTW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 74,728 miles

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

nearside + offside front lower suspension bushes poor condition

nearside inner CV boot damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,088 miles

front numberplate slight damage

nearside inner CV boot damaged

nearside mirror cracked

offside + nearside front, rear wishbone poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2009 69,087 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front numberplate slight damage

nearside inner CV boot damaged

nearside mirror cracked

offside + nearside front, rear wishbone poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,765 miles

front brake discs poor condition

nearside inner cv boot spilt

Fail 6 Dec 2007 60,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake discs poor condition

nearside inner cv boot spilt

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,216 miles

front nearside and front offside suspension arms, rear bushes poor condition

nearside inner cv boot spilt

slight blow exhaust

Pass 6 Dec 2005 53,226 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 53,226 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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Y948 FTW is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y948 FTW, 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 Y948 FTW registered?

Y948 FTW is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is Y948 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y948 FTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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