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AO51 BSU

2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,885 mi
Last recorded84,885 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser71,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BSU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 84,885 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 84,881 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,615 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 81,612 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 79,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 77,167 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 77,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 74,703 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 74,662 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 72,957 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 72,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 70,716 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,232 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 May 2010 62,821 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,418 miles

All brake hose metal pipe parts corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,408 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

All brake hose metal pipe parts corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 49,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,745 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,167 miles

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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AO51 BSU is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO51 BSU, 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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AO51 BSU is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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