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R2 NJE

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,022 mi
Last recorded79,022 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 NJE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 79,022 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,894 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,140 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension arm bushes worn

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

o/s/r brake pads worn low

underside of car starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension arm bushes worn

o/s/f tie-rod slight wear

o/s/r brake pads worn low

underside of car starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,575 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f suspension arm bush worn

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,575 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f suspension arm bush worn

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,967 miles

front tyres worn to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,541 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,180 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 36,177 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,093 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 31,093 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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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R2 NJE is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R2 NJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R2 NJE registered?

R2 NJE is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is R2 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 NJE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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