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RF02 XGZ

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Cream Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,130 mi
Last recorded112,130 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 XGZ
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 112,130 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 112,122 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 106,713 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes debonding

rear seatbelts not fully tested due to load in vehicle

Fail 17 May 2013 106,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes debonding

rear seatbelts not fully tested due to load in vehicle

Pass 8 May 2012 103,414 miles

Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Fail 2 May 2012 103,402 miles

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

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

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

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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

all brake discs rusty

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 19 May 2011 97,448 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 97,448 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 Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 17 May 2010 91,207 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 91,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 90,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 86,004 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjusting

offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

some damage to offside front of vehicle

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 5 May 2009 86,003 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

handbrake could do with adjusting

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 30 May 2008 73,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2008 73,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

nearside front tyre has no tread on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 61,506 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 61,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 47,489 miles

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

offside rear tyre has screw in it †

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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RF02 XGZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Cream with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RF02 XGZ, 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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RF02 XGZ is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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