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PO51 MPU

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,870 mi
Last recorded56,870 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 MPU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Rear Brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm edges, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm edges, 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Sep 2016 55,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm edges, 3mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal section of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm edges, 4mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2015 53,441 miles

exhaust system corroded

front inner disc faces corroded

metal part on front and rear flexible brake hoses corroded

slight wear in n/s/f track rod end

some oil around o/s rack gaiter

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,996 miles

exhaust corroded

front disc inner faces worn/corroded

front fog light tell tale lights up without lights being on

rear wiper blade split

some fluid around o/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,053 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,747 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,875 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 26,923 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 21,465 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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PO51 MPU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PO51 MPU, 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 PO51 MPU registered?

PO51 MPU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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