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AO51 GVL

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 GVL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,972 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,362 miles

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

bothside front lower rear bushes lightly dibonding.

offside front tyre wearing thin.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,352 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

bothside front brake pipe corroded.

bothside rear brake pipe very corroded.

cooling fan not working.

nearside front head lamp aim/ pattern not very defined.

nearside front lower arm rear bush dibonding -and play.

nearside rear shock aborsober mounting- plate very corroded.

offside front lower arm rear bush dibonding -and play.

offside rear brake pads worn to legal limit.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 62,099 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 62,099 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,955 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,044 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 49,044 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 42,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 42,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,316 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,875 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 26,875 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

all 4 brakes noisey

offside mirror glass cracked

rear brake pads 80% worn

rear wiper blade split

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 GVL is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GVL, 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 GVL is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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