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DU02 DMU

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 DMU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,551 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 86,551 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 86,040 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wish bone rear mounting bushes spliting

nearside front tyre bald outer edge 205/55/16

offside rear light unit cracked

offside rear lower light unit taped up

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,614 miles

Rear A/R/B corroded.

Tailgate struts weak.

O/S/R lamp lens broken but within limits.

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn but just within limits at time of test.

Damage to rear bumper.

Dampness around steering rack turret.

Dummy wheel fitted as spare.

Engine undertray adrift.

N/S/F earth strap to suspension broken.

N/S/F tyre bald on edge (205/55x16).

N/S/R number plate lamp broken but just within limits.

N/S/R tyre cut & worn in sidewall.

O/S/R foglamp lens broken but repair already made just within limits.

Trailor socket electrics 'Flap' missing.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,614 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn but just within limits at time of test.

Damage to rear bumper.

Dampness around steering rack turret.

Dummy wheel fitted as spare.

Engine undertray adrift.

N/S/F earth strap to suspension broken.

N/S/F tyre bald on edge (205/55x16).

N/S/R number plate lamp broken but just within limits.

N/S/R tyre cut & worn in sidewall.

O/S/R foglamp lens broken but repair already made just within limits.

O/S/R lamp lens broken but within limits.

Rear A/R/B corroded.

Tailgate struts weak.

Trailor socket electrics 'Flap' missing.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,224 miles

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn.

Dummy wheel & tyre fitted as spare.

Engine undertray adrift.

N/S/R tyre worn in sidewall.

O/S/R lamp lens broken but just within limits at time of test.

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge (205/55x16).

Rear A/R/B corroding.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,224 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn.

Dummy wheel & tyre fitted as spare.

Engine undertray adrift.

N/S/R tyre worn in sidewall.

O/S/R lamp lens broken but just within limits at time of test.

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge (205/55x16).

Rear A/R/B corroding.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,921 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 71,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,622 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)

front brake pads wearing low 80%

rear brake pads wearing low 80%

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,118 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bands tread starting to crack

noise from nearside front suspension

offside wishbone rear mounting bush starting to perish

Fail 14 Oct 2010 57,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn close to wear bands tread starting to crack

noise from nearside front suspension

offside wishbone rear mounting bush starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,600 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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 44,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

O/S/R tyre low om inner edge (205/55x16).

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,935 miles

Chips in O/S windscreen just within M.O.T. limits.

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 33,298 miles

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

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

Repaired chip in windscreen (O.K. for M.O.T.).

Pass 2 Aug 2005 27,424 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 27,424 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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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DU02 DMU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU02 DMU, 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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DU02 DMU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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