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BU51 XRZ

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,112 mi
Last recorded89,112 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XRZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,112 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 82,273 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower arm bush + front and rear brake pads getting low + o/s/f tyre worn on edge + n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 5 Jan 2013 82,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight lift in n/s/f lower arm bush + front and rear brake pads getting low + o/s/f tyre worn on edge + n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,115 miles

front tyres getting low + wearing on edges + slight lift in n/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 7 Jan 2012 80,115 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres getting low + wearing on edges + slight lift in n/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 8 Jan 2011 77,831 miles

~ BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ~

~ SLIGHT LIFT IN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSH'S ~

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,667 miles

very slight lift in o/s + n/s/f lower arm bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,327 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 70,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 66,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 30 Oct 2006 62,839 miles

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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BU51 XRZ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU51 XRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 XRZ registered?

BU51 XRZ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BU51 XRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 XRZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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