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MX51 WXJ

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,478 mi
Last recorded115,478 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WXJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 115,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 110,571 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 104,978 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack axial joints (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c/pipe to rear box near r/axle (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 104,978 miles

Ball joint has slight play both inner rack axial joints (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases c/pipe to rear box near r/axle (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,259 miles

Exhaust system corrded

Fail 5 Feb 2015 97,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust system corrded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 95,001 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air leak from engine

all suspension componts corroded

pas fluid low

rear hand brake cables chaffing on chassis

Pass 30 Sep 2013 86,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 80,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 75,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs getting worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,116 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,014 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 56,956 miles

o/s front tyre near legal limits †both rear flexi brake hoses ferrells becoming corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,374 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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MX51 WXJ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MX51 WXJ, 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 MX51 WXJ registered?

MX51 WXJ is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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