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YN51 NSO

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,121 mi
Last recorded132,121 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 NSO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 132,121 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Fail 30 Mar 2015 132,121 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow

Fail 5 Jan 2015 132,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,934 miles

Rear pads low on inside and rear disc's corroded.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 108,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil on min.

Rear pads low on inside and rear disc's corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 102,796 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,988 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 99,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,753 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,753 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 89,732 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 76,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,241 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 67,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,619 miles

clean and grease rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Oct 2005 44,389 miles

Nearside Front 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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YN51 NSO is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red 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 YN51 NSO, 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 YN51 NSO registered?

YN51 NSO is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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