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EX02 VRZ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,668 mi
Last recorded89,668 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 VRZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,668 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 29 Oct 2013 89,668 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,889 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,642 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 71,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,479 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,473 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,875 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 48,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil below min

hand brake can do with ajusting

nsf bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 1 Nov 2006 39,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,162 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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EX02 VRZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX02 VRZ, 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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What year was EX02 VRZ registered?

EX02 VRZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is EX02 VRZ safe to buy?

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