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YK51 DPV

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,406 mi
Last recorded97,406 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DPV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,406 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,521 miles

cut inn/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 30 Sep 2014 92,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cut inn/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 89,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 85,980 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,977 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyre treads slightly cracked.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,499 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre treads slightly cracked.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,998 miles

rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,037 miles

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

slight oil leak on gear box.

Fail 19 Aug 2009 70,841 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak on gear box.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,350 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,214 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,657 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 42,526 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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YK51 DPV is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YK51 DPV, 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 YK51 DPV registered?

YK51 DPV is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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