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RX51 EXE

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 EXE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 94,520 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on front brake hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on front brake hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 94,520 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on rear hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on rear hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on front hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on front hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 94,512 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,512 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Macpherson strut (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 91,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension leg (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

1. Oil low on dip stick.

2. Nearside rear tyre perished to cords.

3. Nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 24 Dec 2014 90,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread, offside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear flexi metal pipes slightly rusty

slight fault on hazard light switch

Fail 11 Dec 2014 90,472 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread, offside rear tyre slightly cracking

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear flexi metal pipes slightly rusty

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight fault on hazard light switch

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,465 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 84,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,214 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,293 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 81,293 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,062 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 73,446 miles

Brake discs deterioating

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

O/S Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear flexible brake hoses deterioating

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,443 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake discs deterioating

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

O/S Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear flexible brake hoses deterioating

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 60,008 miles

n/s/f bottom, ball joint cover split,h/brake travel,refer slso fail/advise 23/8/6

Fail 23 Aug 2006 59,724 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front indicator bulbs faded

o/s/f belt starting to fray

o/s/r tyre low pressure

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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RX51 EXE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RX51 EXE, 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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RX51 EXE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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