CarVerify

Free Car Check

RL51 CHO

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,302 mi
Last recorded131,302 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 CHO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 131,302 miles

EOBD not used for emissions test as no rpm registered.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/ splitting ! quite bad but not showing ply or cords yet! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease but not split yet. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush collapsed ! no movement/ play in bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 127,363 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 127,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear exhaust mount adrift

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

presented with 1 n/s/f passenger seat. rear seats removed.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 123,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 120,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,837 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 116,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 114,584 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 111,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 109,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly started to rust pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,916 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,432 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,369 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 67,418 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,162 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,141 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 55,141 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)

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

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

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
Full Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RL51 CHO is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RL51 CHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RL51 CHO?

You can check the full history of RL51 CHO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RL51 CHO registered?

RL51 CHO is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is RL51 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 CHO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RL51 CHO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RL51 CHO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.