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FN02 PZW

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,721 mi
Last recorded149,721 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 PZW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 149,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 149,658 miles

Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure behind bumper (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported and offside rear (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wall damage

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 144,202 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 144,202 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 136,962 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 136,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 135,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 129,836 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 121,502 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,858 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2012 109,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,854 miles

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 29 Apr 2010 94,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,077 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 87,077 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,166 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Mar 2008 73,166 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Mar 2007 59,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,376 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 46,627 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn inside edges scrubbed off advise replacement soon.

near side rear tyre perishing advise also nail in same tyre.

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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FN02 PZW is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FN02 PZW, 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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FN02 PZW is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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