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LJ51 FHL

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,183 mi
Last recorded121,183 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FHL
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,644 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 115,642 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear discs badly corroded.

Pass 14 May 2012 106,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs worn

front indicator bulbs pale

front suspension pan bushes worn

front tyres 2mm outer edge

noise belt area

rear discs rust

Fail 4 May 2012 106,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine stay bar bush split

front discs worn

front indicator bulbs pale

front suspension pan bushes worn

front tyres 2mm outer edge

noise belt area

rear discs rust

Pass 23 May 2011 95,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air leak

both front wheel bearings need adjustment

engine stay bar bush worn

front indicator bulbs pale

front pan bushes worn

offside rear roll bar link worn

rear discs worn and rust

wipers poor

Pass 26 May 2010 83,330 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine stay bar bush worn

front indicator bulbs pale

front pads and discs near limit

front suspension pan bushes worn

part of centre stop not working

rear discs worn

rear roll bar links worn

wipers poor

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,926 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 66,926 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,376 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 63,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 45,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 33,239 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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LJ51 FHL is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ51 FHL, 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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LJ51 FHL is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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