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YK51 DSO

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on17 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DSO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2010 85,828 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 85,825 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FRONT AND REAR FLEXY BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,941 miles

IGNITION BARREL FAULT.

NSR DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED.

NSR TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.

OSF AND NSF FLEXY BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.

OSF DOOR PANEL DAMAGED.

OSR TYRE ON 2MM TO 3MM IN PARTS.

REAR SEATS REMOVED MISSING.

Fail 10 Jan 2009 75,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

IGNITION BARREL FAULT.

NSR DOOR AND WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED.

NSR TYRE ON 2MM IN PARTS.

OSF AND NSF FLEXY BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING.

OSF DOOR PANEL DAMAGED.

OSR TYRE ON 2MM TO 3MM IN PARTS.

REAR SEATS REMOVED MISSING.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,355 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,401 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 49,401 miles

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

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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YK51 DSO is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YK51 DSO, 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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YK51 DSO is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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