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DK51 APX

2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser71,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 APX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,521 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2015 102,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,576 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,475 miles

Centre Rear Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,889 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 88,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

O/side rear top antirollbar link bush showing signs of wear.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,802 miles

n/s/f bottum ball joint boot split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,705 miles

bothside rear brake hoses pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,375 miles

front strut earth wires broken

o/s/ & n/s/front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2009 73,375 miles

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

front strut earth wires broken

o/s/ & n/s/front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2008 66,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 43,098 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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DK51 APX is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK51 APX, 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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DK51 APX is a 2001 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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