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VX51 OKT

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 OKT
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,410 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 106,410 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine has an oil leak.

Offside and Nearside front wishbone bushes are separating from the arms.(No exessive movement).

Offside front tyre is close to the legal limit and bald on the inner tread edge.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 100,361 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn worn on the outer tread edge.Size 205/55x16v.

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread bot no cords are exposed.

Rear Brake-pads are worn very low.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,860 miles

Engine Management light on.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 94,860 miles

Engine Management light on.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,646 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 89,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small blow on Exhaust centre section.(Temp repair carried out).

Pass 10 Sep 2010 84,760 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 84,760 miles

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

Front Brakepads are worn low.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 75,910 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,973 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2006 63,784 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

play in steering rack

Fail 5 May 2006 62,986 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 58,455 miles

Nearside Front 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
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VX51 OKT 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 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 VX51 OKT, 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 VX51 OKT registered?

VX51 OKT is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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