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RX51 EXV

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,929 mi
Last recorded61,929 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 EXV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 61,929 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 61,929 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ref:-exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 59,411 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 59,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

dashboard shows fog light is on when lights are off. ?????

Pass 20 May 2015 54,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,934 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)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 50,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,826 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,014 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 47,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,750 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 44,750 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

advise front discs in poor condision

advise front fog light stays on dash with lights off

advise front pads low

advise nearside front lower arm bush starting to debond

advise rear brake pipes coroded

strong advise offside front tyre 1.6m

Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,932 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 42,917 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,849 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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 EXV is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,000cc 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 RX51 EXV, 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 RX51 EXV registered?

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

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