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PY52 OAW

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 OAW
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 108,139 miles

rear flexy brake hoses corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,798 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 98,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,934 miles

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

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 19 Jan 2010 82,467 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 71,833 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 71,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 55,816 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,705 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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PY52 OAW is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY52 OAW, 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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PY52 OAW is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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