MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak engine area ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective tyre bead detached from rim ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
boot handle missing. cable tie attached to inner workings to open boot
steering wheel fabric and sponge heavily deteriorated
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak engine area ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective tyre bead detached from rim ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
boot handle missing. cable tie attached to inner workings to open boot
steering wheel fabric and sponge heavily deteriorated
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective ()
Tail gate handle missing but can still open it
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 205.55.16 (4.1.D.1a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)
Traction control system indicating fault
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened section (2.4.G.1)
Oil Leak
Puncture Offside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Traction Control light on
boot handle broken but able to open
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section by rear join (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened section (2.4.G.1)
Oil Leak
Puncture Offside rear tyre
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Traction Control light on
boot handle broken but able to open
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate deteriorating.One bulb centre stop lamp inoperative.Tailgate handle broken.Corrosion both front chassis areas.Rear box deteriorated.O/S/R tyre slightly perished.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate deteriorating.One bulb centre stop lamp inoperative.Tailgate handle broken.Corrosion both front chassis areas.Rear box deteriorated.O/S/R tyre slightly perished.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
One bulb centre stop lamp inoperative.Rear box deteriorated.Tailgate handle broken.
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
One bulb centre stop lamp inoperative.Rear box deteriorated.Tailgate handle broken.
Minor damage front number plate.One bulb centre stop lamp inoperative.Rear box slightly deteriorated.Slight movement n/s/r lamp.N/S/R tyre worn outer tread area.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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)
Minor damage front number plate.One bulb centre stop lamp inoperative.Rear box slightly deteriorated.Slight movement n/s/r lamp.N/S/R tyre worn outer tread area.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
abs ring broken at o/s front outer cv joint
both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish lower arms
both rear metal brake pipes at flexy hoses rusty
complete exhaust system very rusty
front and rear suspension parts rusty
front sub frame rusty
rear beam axle rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
abs ring broken at o/s front outer cv joint
both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to perish lower arms
both rear metal brake pipes at flexy hoses rusty
complete exhaust system very rusty
front and rear suspension parts rusty
front sub frame rusty
rear beam axle rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
complete exhaust system very rusty
n/s rear light cluster damaged
o/s front drive shaft outer joint abs ring broken
o/s rear tail lamp loose
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
complete exhaust system very rusty
o/s front suspension arm rear bush starting to perish
slight play at steering rack o/s and rack starting toget harsh
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
screw in o/s rear tyre
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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LJ51 OAU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 LJ51 OAU, 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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LJ51 OAU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 15 October 2001.
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