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DE02 NPO

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NPO
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 126,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak engine overheating ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,004 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 125,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,551 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 125,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,512 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 124,512 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,532 miles

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

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

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

back box slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 123,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 123,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,515 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 121,575 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 101,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 101,715 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,190 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,498 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 28 Jun 2007 64,477 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 64,477 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jun 2006 53,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 43,210 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 43,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes starting to perish

n/s/f headlamp broken inside lamp

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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DE02 NPO is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DE02 NPO, 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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DE02 NPO is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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