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GJ02 FGV

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Grey Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,178 mi
Last recorded119,178 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 FGV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 119,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,604 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 115,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to crack & perish

offside front tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 3 Apr 2012 107,711 miles

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

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

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

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 front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre starting to crack & perish

offside front tyre starting to crack & perish

Pass 21 Mar 2011 105,168 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 101,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 101,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres low edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 95,187 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 94,376 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 94,376 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 92,734 miles

engine cooling fan not working.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f door mirror constantly buzzing.

Fail 2 Jul 2007 92,734 miles

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

engine cooling fan not working.

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f door mirror constantly buzzing.

Fail 8 May 2006 77,063 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2006 77,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 60,614 miles
Fail 7 May 2005 60,614 miles

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

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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GJ02 FGV is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Grey with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GJ02 FGV, 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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GJ02 FGV is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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