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NL02 OLV

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Beige Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,807 mi
Last recorded74,807 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OLV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 74,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 69,736 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 69,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 59,772 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,024 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,546 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,546 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY CHECKED /CHILDS SEATS FITTED.

SLIGHT DAMAGE FRONT NUMBER PLATE.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,778 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 49,778 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED./ FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED/ ENGINE OIL ON MINIMUM.

Pass 29 May 2008 45,664 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 45,664 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT SPLITTING OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BUSHES; OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,038 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 42,038 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2 TO 3MM.

Pass 30 May 2006 36,312 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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NL02 OLV is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Beige with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL02 OLV, 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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NL02 OLV is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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