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X578 WJT

2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,763 mi
Last recorded102,763 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser71,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 WJT
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 102,763 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 102,763 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 98,200 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 111,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 111,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 92,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,527 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 55,500 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 55,500 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 34,985 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 34,907 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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X578 WJT is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 71,301 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-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X578 WJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X578 WJT is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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