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YS51 DZE

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 DZE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 127,177 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 22 Jul 2017 127,177 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalance of 86% across axle (3.7.B.6b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 121,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy. recommended to be replaced. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy recommended to be replaced. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak engine and gearbox. ()

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

all of rear suspension starting to rust.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,825 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 113,772 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,742 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen

front brake inbalance high

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn and split

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn and split

Fail 15 Jul 2014 106,717 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen

front brake inbalance high

n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn and split

o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush worn and split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 100,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front suspension lower arm rear bushes worn and split both sides

Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,168 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes badly split both sides

Fail 24 Jul 2012 93,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brake discs corroded

front suspension lower arm rear bushes badly split both sides

Pass 13 Jul 2011 85,776 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 85,750 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 79,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,211 miles

windows tinted black

Pass 2 Aug 2007 54,516 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 50,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 40,429 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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YS51 DZE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS51 DZE, 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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YS51 DZE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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