Chrysler PT Cruiser MOT Results

Registered in 2008

54.9% pass rate

from 122 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Chrysler PT Cruiser is unusually good or bad.

17% fail on Brakes (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 11% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 3.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.3% fail on Rbt
      - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 3.3% fail on Rbt
      - 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.82% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.82% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 5.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.3% fail on Brake pads
  - 3.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 3.3% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.82% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.82% fail on Lever
- 4.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Electronic stability control
- 1.6% fail on Parking brake control
  - 1.6% fail on Lever
- 0.82% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.82% fail on Flexible brake hoses
17% fail on Suspension
- 9.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 5.7% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 6.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 3.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 2.5% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes
- 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.82% fail on Wheel bearings
16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.7% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.82% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.82% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.6% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.82% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.82% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.82% fail on Horn
9.0% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  - 8.2% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.82% fail on Steering rack
6.6% fail on Tyres
- 4.1% fail on Condition
- 3.3% fail on Tread depth
4.9% fail on Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.5% fail on Washers
4.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.82% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.82% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.82% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.82% fail on Pipe
- 0.82% fail on Transmission
  - 0.82% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.82% fail on Joints
- 0.82% fail on Seats
  - 0.82% fail on Driver's seat
3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.82% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.82% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.82% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.82% fail on Prescribed areas
1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.6% fail on Registration plates