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EO51 VVM

2001 Chrysler Neon

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

134,116 mi
Last recorded134,116 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VVM
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2025 134,116 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive play in front wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 123,990 miles

N/S/R Outer sill showing signs of corrosion not within prescribed area, previous repair done

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 123,978 miles

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

N/S/R Outer sill showing signs of corrosion not within prescribed area, previous repair done

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,418 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Number of small cuts in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,505 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Number of small cuts in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 102,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Number of small cuts in the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,908 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 98,908 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,409 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,398 miles

Offside Front 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine warning light is on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,169 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 27,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,413 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 17,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 9,158 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,152 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 9,107 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,386 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 7,225 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 6,646 miles

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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EO51 VVM is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EO51 VVM, 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 EO51 VVM registered?

EO51 VVM is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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