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RA51 RXL

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 RXL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 89,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 82,883 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,715 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 75,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,320 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 71,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,557 miles

Front tyres approaching wear limit.

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,556 miles

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

Front tyres approaching wear limit.

Rear silencer deteriorating.

Surface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,601 miles

Slight exhaust blow from front end of system

Under shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,057 miles

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

surface cracks around periphery of both front tyres

Pass 3 Nov 2006 44,395 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 44,351 miles

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

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

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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RA51 RXL is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RA51 RXL, 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 RA51 RXL registered?

RA51 RXL is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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The MOT history for RA51 RXL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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