Chrysler-jeep Pt cruiser
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 996 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
996
Best Year
2000 (78%)
Years Covered
9
About the Chrysler-jeep Pt cruiser
The Chrysler-jeep Pt cruiser has been tested 996 times in 2026 MOT data across 9 model years (2000 to 2008), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2000 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 40 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 67%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older CHRYSLER-JEEP PT CRUISERs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 4 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2000) averages 84,829 miles, while the newest (2008) averages 80,654 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Chrysler-jeep Pt cruiser by Year
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