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LJ51 NZE

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,542 mi
Last recorded159,542 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 NZE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 159,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 149,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 149,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 134,830 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 130,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 119,821 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 119,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,317 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 113,315 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 93,667 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,331 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,058 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 53,487 miles

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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LJ51 NZE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ51 NZE, 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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What year was LJ51 NZE registered?

LJ51 NZE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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