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AO51 LFL

2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser71,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 LFL
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,904 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil Pressure light illuminated

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 87,904 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil Pressure light illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,819 miles

engine area oily underneath

engine management lap illuminated

oil warning lamp flickers

slight play in outer track rod ends

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,766 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine area oily underneath

engine management lap illuminated

oil warning lamp flickers

slight play in outer track rod ends

Pass 28 Jun 2011 78,740 miles

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

deteriorating headlamps emit a slightly unclear beam

noise from nearside front of vehicle

offside rear fog lamp broken

Fail 28 Jun 2011 78,738 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

deteriorating headlamps emit a slightly unclear beam

offside rear fog lamp broken

Pass 19 Jul 2010 75,158 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

emgine management warning lamp on

front brakes squeaky

front fog lamp tell tale permanently on

front seatbelts slightly frayed

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

noise from n/s front wheel

o/s engine undertray loose

o/s rear fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2010 75,157 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

emgine management warning lamp on

front brakes squeaky

front fog lamp tell tale permanently on

front seatbelts slightly frayed

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

noise from n/s front wheel

o/s engine undertray loose

o/s rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2009 69,820 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 69,786 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front anti roll bar links deteriorating

offside front indicator faded

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

wipers could be better

Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,955 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management warning lamp on

front fog lamp tell tale stays on

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s rear brake squeaky

tyres cracking & perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 64,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

engine management warning lamp on

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s rear brake squeaky

tyres cracking & perishing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,700 miles

rear service brakes noisey

Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front brakes binding on slightly

engine management light on

rear service brakes noisey in operation

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,059 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 LFL is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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