Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser
From 945 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 78 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 78 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 73 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 39 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 27 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 26 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 26 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 23 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 22 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.1% of failures are serious: 47% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.2% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £110.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 69.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2006 | 64.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2005 | 65.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2004 | 70.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
1 earlier years
| 2003 | 68.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Pt Cruisers tested had between 60,491 and 105,500 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 78,847 median miles, the Pt Cruiser has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Chrysler-Jeep models
Common questions
What is the Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser MOT pass rate?
The Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser has a 68.6% MOT pass rate based on 945 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser?
The most common MOT failure on the Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 78 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chrysler-Jeep Pt Cruiser is 78,847 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 60,491 and 105,500 miles.
Buying a used Pt Cruiser?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 68.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £110 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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