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W221 RYC

2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser76,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 RYC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 104,353 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 103,516 miles

oil leak

signs of coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2024 102,876 miles

both front tyres perishing and on 3m

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

o/s front tyre build code (2714)

oil leak

signs of coolant leak

slight play to o/s front inner steering arm

Fail 29 May 2024 102,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres perishing and on 3m

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

o/s front tyre build code (2714)

oil leak

signs of coolant leak

slight play to o/s front inner steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,931 miles

signs of o/s/r shock absorber starting to weep

slight play to o/s/f steering system

Pass 20 Jun 2022 101,292 miles

signs of o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2021 100,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,531 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,005 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 95,408 miles

both front bottom arm bushes perishing

slight oil leak

slight play to steering arms

Fail 19 Jul 2018 95,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front bottom arm bushes perishing

slight oil leak

slight play to steering arms

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,743 miles

o/s/r shock absober starting to weep

Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,010 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,009 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 90,585 miles

signs of rear shocks been leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2015 90,575 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

signs of rear shocks been leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 85,761 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 85,751 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 6 Aug 2010 71,966 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2008 54,493 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,136 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 May 2007 46,136 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 44,905 miles

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

front tyres 2mm

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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W221 RYC is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 76,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W221 RYC, 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 26 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W221 RYC registered?

W221 RYC is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Pt Cruiser, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W221 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 RYC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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