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LY02 NUX

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 NUX
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsf and osf headlamp aim just visible due to misted headlamp lenses

osf door check strap cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2014

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

hole in breather pipe causing excessively high idle speed

nsf and osf headlamp aim just visible due to misted headlamp lenses

osf door check strap cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,738 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 48,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 43,297 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 43,257 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 38,180 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake hoses/pipe slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 38,180 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brake hoses/pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2010 33,307 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 33,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,007 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 May 2009 31,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2008 27,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 May 2008 27,940 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2007 25,041 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 25,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 26 May 2006 21,938 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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LY02 NUX is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 LY02 NUX, 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 LY02 NUX registered?

LY02 NUX is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 NUX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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