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CA51 FEF

2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,219 mi
Last recorded43,219 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser71,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 FEF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,219 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,121 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

power steering pipe under sump pan damp

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,830 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 40,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,614 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 39,599 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,785 miles

both front wishbone starting to seperate

play in offside steering arm

slight brake judder

slight play in exhaust blow

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,533 miles

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

ofside wishbone bush starting to seperate

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,269 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads low

nearside front wishbone bush worn

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads low

rear discs corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,389 miles

nearside front and rear indicator starting to show white light

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 4 Dec 2008 33,389 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front and rear indicator starting to show white light

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,263 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 30,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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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CA51 FEF is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA51 FEF, 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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What year was CA51 FEF registered?

CA51 FEF is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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