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RL02 FTE

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 FTE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,284 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,284 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 85,987 miles

chip in screen

engine damp

nearside rear shock damp

slight play nearside front track rod end

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,070 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,173 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,279 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,279 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,981 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,980 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 39,322 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 39,322 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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RL02 FTE is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RL02 FTE, 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 RL02 FTE registered?

RL02 FTE is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is RL02 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL02 FTE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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