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M70 ESM

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,362 mi
Last recorded56,362 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 ESM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 56,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,169 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 52,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,626 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 51,626 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,489 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 468 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2011 46,836 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s rear

damage to n/s rear wing

engine light on

n/s and o/s front suspension arms rear bush

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Jan 2010 43,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted n/s rear

damage to n/s rear wing

engine light on

n/s and o/s front suspension arms rear bush

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2009 38,677 miles

front indicators faded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,287 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 34,286 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)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 21,771 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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M70 ESM is a 2000 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 56.3%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 76,572 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 M70 ESM, 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 26 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 M70 ESM registered?

M70 ESM is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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