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W159 RRB

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,781 mi
Last recorded49,781 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 RRB
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 49,781 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle compenents

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,589 miles

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Footbrake travel

Play to offside front steering rack end

Rear anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

Fail 11 Nov 2015 43,581 miles

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

Condition of front & rear brake discs

Footbrake travel

Play to offside front steering rack end

Rear anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,800 miles

colour both front indicators

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushs

corrosion both front brake discs inner faces

corrosion both front brake pipes to calipers

corrosion both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses

corrosion front sub frame and suspension

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear suspension and around mountings

front brake balance n/s slow

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,301 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,264 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2013 39,339 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 199,067 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both front foot wells and surface corrosion throughout vehicle

offside rear half shaft weeping

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,181 miles

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

slight wear to offside front tyre on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,665 miles

condition of rear number plate

offside front brake juddering slightly borderline

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs slightly pitted inner face

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 21 Jun 2010 31,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front discs slightly pitted inner face

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,373 miles

wear to rear brake pads

Pass 12 Jun 2008 24,873 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,763 miles

condition of front wishbone rear bushes

corrosion metal parts of brake flexis front and rear

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,259 miles

both front and offside rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

condition of both front wishbones rear bushes

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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W159 RRB is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W159 RRB, 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 W159 RRB registered?

W159 RRB is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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