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VU51 FWG

2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,280 mi
Last recorded166,280 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser69,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 FWG
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 166,280 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 2 Sep 2015 166,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 157,554 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 157,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 150,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 145,405 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 145,376 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 137,316 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 137,311 miles

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

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 127,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 118,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,715 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 108,239 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 108,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 107,425 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 88,725 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser?

Based on 68,510 MOT tests across 4,579 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
5,416
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,579
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4,547
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,555
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,545
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VU51 FWG is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,126 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-jeep Pt Cruiser fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 4,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU51 FWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU51 FWG is a 2002 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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