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CN51 VFC

2001 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,978 mi
Last recorded70,978 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 VFC
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 70,978 miles

oil level low

Fail 8 Aug 2012 70,975 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

oil level low

Fail 21 Oct 2011 70,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

handbrake lever travel requires adjustment.

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2010 61,799 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 58,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,062 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,589 miles

heavy and uneven wear showing on front brake discs

long travel on handbrake

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

uneven wear showing on rear brake discs

Fail 22 Dec 2008 52,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

heavy and uneven wear showing on front brake discs

long travel on handbrake

unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted

uneven wear showing on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 35,007 miles

slight splitting in n/s and o/s front lower arm back bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2005 27,533 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 27,476 miles

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

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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CN51 VFC is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CN51 VFC, 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 CN51 VFC registered?

CN51 VFC is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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