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BX51 VNL

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,518 mi
Last recorded116,518 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VNL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 116,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake Discs Worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,237 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 99,236 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,239 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 80,560 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 80,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 67,874 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 64,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 61,978 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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BX51 VNL is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX51 VNL, 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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What year was BX51 VNL registered?

BX51 VNL is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BX51 VNL safe to buy?

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