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LJ51 VRC

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,632 mi
Last recorded91,632 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 91,632 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 85,982 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 80,734 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)

Fail 13 May 2014 80,734 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 75,627 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in rear anti rollbar bushes

Fail 28 May 2013 75,627 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in rear anti rollbar bushes

Pass 24 May 2012 68,679 miles

catalyst glows red when vehicle idles

Pass 11 May 2011 63,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 May 2010 55,444 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 55,444 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 47,999 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 38,484 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2007 31,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,703 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 VRC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC registered?

LJ51 VRC is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 VRC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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