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KJ51 ELU

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,397 mi
Last recorded126,397 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 ELU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 126,397 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 126,397 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 118,870 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,580 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,049 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,521 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,173 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 63,833 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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KJ51 ELU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KJ51 ELU, 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 KJ51 ELU registered?

KJ51 ELU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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The MOT history for KJ51 ELU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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