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LJ51 VOU

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 VOU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,529 miles

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 84,643 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 83,509 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,220 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 77,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 69,376 miles

management light on

Fail 14 May 2013 69,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

management light on

nearside front tyre perished slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 61,462 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 61,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

management light on

trac control light on

Pass 20 May 2011 52,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2011 52,275 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,393 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 23,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 14,339 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 VOU 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 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 VOU, 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 VOU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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