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BEG 81E

2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,768 mi
Last recorded24,768 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser69,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEG 81E
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 24,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake lever travel high

Fail 7 Nov 2025 24,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake fluid leaking where pipe goes into flexible pipe union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush splitting & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 31 Oct 2024 23,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

hand brake lever travel slightly high

Pass 3 Nov 2023 22,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

hand brake lever travel slightly high

Pass 15 Nov 2022 21,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 20,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 19,476 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2019 18,719 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 17,838 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 17 Nov 2017 16,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 14,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,368 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 10,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 9,882 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2012 8,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 8,058 miles

front number plate poor condtion

Fail 7 Nov 2011 8,058 miles

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

front number plate poor condtion

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 7,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 6,835 miles

front numberplate has slight deterioration

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2008 6,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate fading

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2008 6,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate fading

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2007 6,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wiperblade weakening

Pass 15 Nov 2006 5,419 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Nov 2005 3,759 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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BEG 81E is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,126 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEG 81E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BEG 81E is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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