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Y785 WJE

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Green Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,623 mi
Last recorded205,623 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 WJE
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 205,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 205,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obsucered bu tow bar (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 202,290 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 202,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 196,224 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 188,958 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 182,710 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 169,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 163,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 154,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 140,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 131,307 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 121,439 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 113,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 102,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 86,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 76,758 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 41,233 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 33,311 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front side lights to close to centre of car

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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Y785 WJE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Green with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 73,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y785 WJE, 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 25 years old, this Chrysler Pt Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y785 WJE registered?

Y785 WJE is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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