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LN51 FRJ

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,798 mi
Last recorded97,798 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 FRJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 97,798 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine tick over high

Fail 3 Aug 2018 97,797 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine tick over high

Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,603 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing to edges

engine breather pipe split

front brake discs pitted to edges

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear antiroll bar corroding

rear brake discs pitted to edges

Fail 7 Aug 2017 93,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling shock absorber (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs pitted to edges

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

both front coil springs corroding

both front tyres wearing to edges

engine breather pipe split

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear antiroll bar corroding

rear brake discs pitted to edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,910 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 91,910 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,274 miles

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

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

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,274 miles

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

Nearside Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,845 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2013 77,892 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,892 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 74,322 miles

battery flat

Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,322 miles

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

battery flat

Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres outer sidewall cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres outer sidewall cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2010 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,973 miles

steel brake pipes that are part of the flexi are corroded rear brake discs are slightly corroded but efficancy is ok

Fail 29 Sep 2006 48,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

steel brake pipes that are part of the flexi are corroded rear brake discs are slightly corroded but efficancy is ok

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,877 miles

Front and rear brake discs very rusty due to vehicle standing

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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LN51 FRJ 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 60.9%.

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 LN51 FRJ, 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 LN51 FRJ registered?

LN51 FRJ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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