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HV02 ORU

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,036 mi
Last recorded145,036 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 ORU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,036 miles

front anti roll bar end link bushes in poor condition

front fog light on on the dash

headlight patterns poor

n/s/f lower ball joint in poor condition

rear brake balance poor

rear brake pipe / flexy hoses very rusty

rear coil springs rusty

slight bind on both rear brakes

suspension parts rusty

Fail 16 Feb 2017 145,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front anti roll bar end link bushes in poor condition

front fog light on on the dash

headlight patterns poor

rear brake balance poor

rear brake pipe / flexy hoses very rusty

rear coil springs rusty

slight bind on the n/s/f and both rear brakes

suspension parts rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2016 141,206 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Slight play in both front track rod ends

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 136,234 miles

All discs showing sings of wear and corrosion

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine damp with oil

Front brakes have slight judder

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front track rod end has slight play

Offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,234 miles

All discs showing sings of wear and corrosion

Engine damp with oil

Front brakes have slight judder

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front track rod end has slight play

Offside front track rod has slight play

Fail 9 Jul 2013 127,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine damp with oil

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

Front fog light switch faulty

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

Rear discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,674 miles

Engine damp with oil

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

Front fog light switch faulty

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

Rear discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,445 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 119,445 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 110,058 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn very low on the outer edge

rear brake pipe flexy hose ferules rusty

slight play in the steering rack o/s

tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 18 Jan 2010 96,386 miles

nail in the n/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2010 96,383 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in the n/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2009 82,509 miles

slight lip on front discs

Pass 18 Feb 2008 71,232 miles

both front tyres are worn very low on the inner edges

o/s/r tyre is worn low and n/s/r is low and going out of shape

Pass 12 Feb 2007 59,312 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 59,275 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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)

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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HV02 ORU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV02 ORU, 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 HV02 ORU registered?

HV02 ORU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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