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BX51 VTO

2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,782 mi
Last recorded143,782 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser71,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VTO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 143,782 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 143,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 128,242 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 128,242 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 115,107 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 115,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 102,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 77,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

ns & osr brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2009 77,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

ns & osr brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,771 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 65,771 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,233 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 62,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 56,534 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 56,534 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate starting to fade

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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BX51 VTO is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BX51 VTO, 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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BX51 VTO is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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