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H17 PTC

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,437 mi
Last recorded127,437 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 PTC
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,437 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,905 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are slightly perished

Nearside Front track control arm has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 4 Feb 2015 107,528 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 107,528 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,333 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2011 70,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,567 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 65,510 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 55,649 miles

Both front lower arm rearward bushes starting to seperate

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,839 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,414 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 39,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Possible brake creep.

Pass 20 Sep 2005 26,928 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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H17 PTC is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H17 PTC, 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 H17 PTC registered?

H17 PTC is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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