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BC02 YNJ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,666 mi
Last recorded134,666 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YNJ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 134,666 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2013 134,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 101,937 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)

both rear flexible brake hose pipes rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2009 96,243 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)

Pass 7 May 2008 89,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no plate discolored slightly

Fail 6 May 2008 89,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear no plate discolored slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,036 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 79,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 65,292 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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BC02 YNJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 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 BC02 YNJ, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BC02 YNJ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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