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Y845 PBY

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,673 mi
Last recorded81,673 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser73,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 PBY
MakeChrysler
ModelPt Cruiser
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 68,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 68,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 53,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 53,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 41,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 41,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,343 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 17,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,708 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,361 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 13,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 13,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,753 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,150 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 11,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,633 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 10,083 miles

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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Y845 PBY is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y845 PBY, 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 Y845 PBY registered?

Y845 PBY is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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