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YN51 VYX

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VYX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 79,444 miles

rear flexy hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2017 77,263 miles

All brake hose ferrules are corroded

Both front lower suspension arms have worn bushes

Offside Front strut is damp and damping effect is limited

Fail 28 Nov 2017 77,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All brake hose ferrules are corroded

Both front lower suspension arms have worn bushes

Offside Front strut is damp and damping effect is limited

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,645 miles

Nearside Head light beam image requires attention

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 71,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 68,001 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,991 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 64,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 64,608 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 63,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,812 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,295 miles

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

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2009 60,294 miles

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

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

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear flexi hoses rusty at steel part of pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2007 53,907 miles

metal pipe section on n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f and o/s/r brake hoses corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,443 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 VYX is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VYX, 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 VYX registered?

YN51 VYX is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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