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WA51 SWF

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,784 mi
Last recorded105,784 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 SWF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 105,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 97,551 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,320 miles

chip center windscreen

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

front brake pad sensor wire broken

Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,366 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 12 Dec 2008 66,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,738 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,396 miles

Nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes between flexible hoses corroding.

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

Small chip in windscreen.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 47,281 miles

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

Nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes between flexible hoses corroding.

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

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,443 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to unbond

Offside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WA51 SWF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WA51 SWF, 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 WA51 SWF registered?

WA51 SWF is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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