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YN51 VYM

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,420 mi
Last recorded51,420 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VYM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 50,423 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ...Both Rear... (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 50,252 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ...Both Rear... (2.4.G.2)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,247 miles

as per previous test no956991895045

Fail 1 Apr 2015 47,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

screen cracked...advancing to swept areas

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

n/s headlamp aim on minimum

n/s steering rack boot damp

Fail 6 Jul 2013 29,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s headlamp aim on minimum

n/s steering rack boot damp

Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,986 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s headlamp aim on minimum

o/s rear fog lamp lens repaired

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,299 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp aim on low limit o/s on high limit

o/s front tyre worn on edges not measurable tread

Fail 9 Jul 2011 25,277 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s headlamp aim on low limit o/s on high limit

o/s front tyre worn on edges not measurable tread

Fail 6 Jul 2010 23,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 23,513 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 9,842 miles

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 VYM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

YN51 VYM is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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