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AO51 BTF

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,465 mi
Last recorded106,465 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BTF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 106,465 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside front lower arm bush split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2013 106,465 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

offside front lower arm bush split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2012 97,574 miles

front brake imbalance 23%

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside lower arm bush split

play in offside front antiroll bar link

rear discs corroded

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Fail 5 May 2012 97,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance 23%

lower arm bushes starting to split

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear discs corroded

slight play front antiroll bar links

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2011 89,078 miles

front brake pads low (advise replacement)

front lower suspension arm bushes split

play in steering rack

slight play in front anti-roll bar link bushes

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 30 Apr 2011 89,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads low (advise replacement)

front lower suspension arm bushes split

play in steering rack

slight play in front anti-roll bar link bushes

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,524 miles

lower arm bushes starting to split

slight exhaust blow

slight movement in offside track rod end

Fail 9 Apr 2010 81,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise vehicle not to be driven,badly worn track rod end

lower arm bushes starting to split

slight exhaust blow

slight movement in offside track rod end

Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,852 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 69,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2008 69,064 miles

front & rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 56,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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AO51 BTF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 AO51 BTF, 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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AO51 BTF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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