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GX51 SXS

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,282 mi
Last recorded115,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 SXS
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 115,282 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2012 115,282 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 20 Jan 2011 105,534 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Jan 2011 105,533 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,123 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 91,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 81,212 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 81,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,144 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 73,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 68,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GX51 SXS 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 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX51 SXS, 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 GX51 SXS registered?

GX51 SXS is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GX51 SXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 SXS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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