2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.0L Petrol · RL51 CHO
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17/12/2001. Recorded mileage 131,302 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1996cc
RL51 CHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2024
- 131,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Chrysler Chrysler PT Cruiser
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RL51 CHO Mileage History
- 07/09/2021120,157 mi
- 26/08/2022123,737 mi+3,580 mi
- 27/09/2023127,300 mi+3,563 mi
- 04/10/2023127,363 mi+63 mi
- 18/10/2024131,302 mi+3,939 mi
Average of roughly 3,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RL51 CHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser (RL51 CHO) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Cooling-system leaks and overheating(Serious)
Radiators, hoses and thermostat housings can age badly, and a PT Cruiser that has overheated even once is a much riskier proposition than the price suggests.
- Front suspension bush and ball-joint wear(Moderate)
The PT Cruiser is heavy for its size and wears front suspension parts regularly, which creates knocks, vague steering and repeat MOT advisories.
- Body-control and crank-sensor electrical faults(Moderate)
Older PT Cruisers can suffer from random non-starts, warning lights and accessory failures caused by sensors, wiring or body-control-module faults.
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