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X879 UGC

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 UGC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,897 miles

Oil leak

both front lower arm bushes deteriating

n/s/r coil ,spring corroding

slight blow cat to centre joint

Pass 23 Dec 2013 72,677 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 67,529 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 62,282 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,564 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,172 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 52,172 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,596 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 44,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,486 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,547 miles

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

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

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

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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X879 UGC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X879 UGC, 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 X879 UGC registered?

X879 UGC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X879 UGC safe to buy?

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