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WU51 SXW

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 SXW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 89,578 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,528 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,429 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,791 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 65,138 miles

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)

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Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,663 miles

child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

child seat fitted in nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,708 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 55,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 149,725 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,937 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 35,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,333 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,820 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,124 miles

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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WU51 SXW is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU51 SXW, 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 WU51 SXW registered?

WU51 SXW is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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