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X959 MBM

2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,564 mi
Last recorded75,564 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser76,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 MBM
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 75,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 75,292 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 68,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,971 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 65,957 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 65,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,190 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and pitted slightly

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly and cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2008 61,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs worn and pitted slightly

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged slightly and cracking

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2007 57,078 miles

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

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres have slight damage to sidewalls

Pass 5 Dec 2005 49,375 miles

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

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

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

bulb in high level brake lamp not working

earth strap to nearside front shocker broken

Fail 5 Dec 2005 49,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

bulb in high level brake lamp not working

earth strap to nearside front shocker broken

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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X959 MBM is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X959 MBM, 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 X959 MBM registered?

X959 MBM is a 2000 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X959 MBM safe to buy?

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