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BX02 VPF

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Maroon Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,189 mi
Last recorded97,189 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VPF
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 97,189 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 97,189 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,075 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OS/R trye perished on outer sidewall

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 76,797 miles

please see the advisory notice issued with the orevious mot failure

Fail 28 Oct 2011 76,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

advanced age cracking to osr tyre

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to floor pan/chassis/boot floor/inner sills

corrosion to suspension components

front discs worn/ridged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,492 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 70,311 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,666 miles

All brake ferrules corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall in poor condition.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,092 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,092 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 47,930 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 47,930 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BX02 VPF is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Maroon with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BX02 VPF, 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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BX02 VPF is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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