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PT02 MAD

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,131 mi
Last recorded152,131 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPT02 MAD
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 152,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 135,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 127,676 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 127,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

auxilliary drive belt squealing on start up

Pass 18 Apr 2012 121,082 miles

Front and rear number plate lettering spacing not correct

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 114,859 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 114,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 106,373 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 106,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 98,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 98,633 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 90,153 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)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 90,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 81,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 69,731 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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PT02 MAD is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 PT02 MAD, 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 PT02 MAD registered?

PT02 MAD is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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