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MV52 YHU

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,990 mi
Last recorded76,990 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 YHU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 76,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 76,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,986 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,733 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 74,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 71,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,632 miles

Windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 9 Jun 2010 69,563 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 69,563 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,079 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 64,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 44,853 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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MV52 YHU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV52 YHU, 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 MV52 YHU registered?

MV52 YHU is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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