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LJ51 OAU

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

85,731 mi
Last recorded85,731 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OAU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 85,731 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 85,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 82,779 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,768 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,181 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 80,115 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,805 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 75,401 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 75,339 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,829 miles

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.

Fail 17 Aug 2013 72,829 miles

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.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,946 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,624 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,623 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 67,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 57,583 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 57,516 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 52,797 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 52,718 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,564 miles

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)

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 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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