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LV51 ZRZ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,052 mi
Last recorded142,052 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 ZRZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 142,052 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 141,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 137,690 miles

Both front disc inner faces pitted and very poor condition.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear panhard rod swivel worn bush.REar box deteriorated.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 137,690 miles

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

Both front disc inner faces pitted and very poor condition.

Both rear discs poor condition.

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear panhard rod swivel worn bush.REar box deteriorated.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,974 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 131,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front and rear discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 124,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 124,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 124,030 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1) BRAKE DISC'S FRONT AND REAR CORRODED 2) BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHE'S PERISHED 3) STEERING KNOCKING WHEN OPERATED

Pass 5 Mar 2009 119,480 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR BULBS FADED

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT

Pass 6 Mar 2008 108,436 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 108,436 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 resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 83,167 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 83,167 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front pads 50% worn

Pass 17 Feb 2006 57,709 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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LV51 ZRZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV51 ZRZ, 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 LV51 ZRZ registered?

LV51 ZRZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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