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MX51 WZT

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,011 mi
Last recorded87,011 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,011 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)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 29 Dec 2015 87,005 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 15 Dec 2014 83,428 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot release handle broken(boot area checked through back seats)

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 15 Dec 2014 83,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot release handle broken(boot area checked through back seats)

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,245 miles

boot handle broken (boot area checked through rear seats)

brake hoses ferrewls starting to corrode

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

oil leak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Dec 2013 81,245 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

boot handle broken (boot area checked through rear seats)

brake hoses ferrewls starting to corrode

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

oil leak

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,889 miles

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

front wishbone rear bushes perished

tailgate outer handle missing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

coolant leak

corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

front discs excessively corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perished

tailgate outer handle missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,670 miles

Oil leak

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,472 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 56,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,026 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,307 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,166 miles

rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2008 37,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake hoses slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,249 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 WZT is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MX51 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

MX51 WZT is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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