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RD02 FWV

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,975 mi
Last recorded76,975 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD02 FWV
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,975 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 76,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 74,488 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 63,966 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,052 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 53,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,741 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 May 2010 43,627 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,627 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

n/s/r lower light lense cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2009 39,261 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,419 miles

rear pads getting low exhaust blow

Pass 19 May 2007 30,561 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2006 25,336 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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RD02 FWV is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RD02 FWV, 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 RD02 FWV registered?

RD02 FWV is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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