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KX51 RXZ

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 RXZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 131,977 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 131,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Headlight beam patterns a little blurred

Nearside front tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

Small exhaust blow on tailbox joint and maybe on front pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,891 miles

Front lower arm rear bushings a little worn

Some wear/play in offside track rod end

Sounds like exhaust may be blowing slightly at manifold

Fail 26 Jun 2014 119,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Front lower arm rear bushings a little worn

Nearside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Some wear/play in offside track rod end

Sounds like exhaust may be blowing slightly at manifold

Pass 10 May 2013 114,566 miles

A little corrosion on offside rear spring mounting bracket

A little corrosion starting on offside front chassis

Front brake discs corroded and worn a little thin

Offside trackrod end cover decaying

Some wear in egine stabilizer bushing

Some wear in nearside front lower arm rear bushing

Wipers starting to fray at the ends

Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,553 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

A little corrosion on offside rear spring mounting bracket

A little corrosion starting on offside front chassis

Front brake discs corroded and worn a little thin

Offside trackrod end cover decaying

Some wear in egine stabilizer bushing

Some wear in nearside front lower arm rear bushing

Wipers starting to fray at the ends

Pass 20 Apr 2012 109,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 109,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 103,559 miles

air leak coming from breather pipe

both front lower wishbone bushes split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,257 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 86,399 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 83,396 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2008 83,396 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 74,609 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,308 miles

Front bottom arm bushes perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,165 miles

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

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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KX51 RXZ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KX51 RXZ, 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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KX51 RXZ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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