CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y844 GOU

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,467 mi
Last recorded124,467 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY844 GOU
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2016 124,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily perished in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and heavily perished in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

brake wear warning lamp staying on

centre rear stop lamp not working

corrosion on all brake hose metal ferrels

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 May 2015 117,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 111,582 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 111,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 105,514 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel on maximum

offside front chassis corroding

slight play/wear in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

slight play/wear in rear axle beam central mounting bush

Pass 15 Sep 2011 100,195 miles

Handbrake reserve travel low

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes un-bonding

Offside front chassis area corroding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pipes rusty

baby seat fitted offside rear

Fail 13 Sep 2010 95,036 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 95,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,104 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 83,880 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 79,059 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 79,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,272 miles

Both front indicator bulbs starting to fade.

Both front lower arm bushes starting to split.

Rear brake discs slightly rusty.

Rear brake pads low.

Slight play in rear tie bar bush.

Fail 4 Sep 2006 73,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front indicator bulbs starting to fade.

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs slightly rusty.

Rear brake pads low.

Slight play in rear axle tie bar bush.

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
Full Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y844 GOU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 Y844 GOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y844 GOU?

You can check the full history of Y844 GOU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y844 GOU registered?

Y844 GOU is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y844 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y844 GOU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y844 GOU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y844 GOU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.