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FE52 JPV

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,385 mi
Last recorded120,385 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 JPV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 120,385 miles

Engine MIL lamp illuminated.

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,885 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 112,764 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 109,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Nov 2012 109,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2011 92,428 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

0n doth front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,525 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 76,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,435 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,881 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,881 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 46,698 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,649 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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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FE52 JPV is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE52 JPV, 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 FE52 JPV registered?

FE52 JPV is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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