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BU51 FMO

2001 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,353 mi
Last recorded71,353 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 FMO
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 71,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 71,050 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking / splitting in tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 69,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking / splitting in tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers split @ ends

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,383 miles

eng.light on

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,932 miles

eng.light on

Fail 4 Oct 2013 64,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

eng.light on

Fail 27 Sep 2012 61,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 57,934 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,708 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Oct 2009 50,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,826 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 33,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 33,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Neon?

Based on 125,009 MOT tests across 15,659 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,166
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
15,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 7,414
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,437
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,612
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,708
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,272
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BU51 FMO is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 62,827 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 Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 7,414 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 FMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 FMO registered?

BU51 FMO is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is BU51 FMO safe to buy?

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