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HJ52 NKN

2002 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,782 mi
Last recorded157,782 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Neon58,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 NKN
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 157,782 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 145,041 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 145,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 144,775 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 119,067 miles

engine bay covers fitted

rear of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 103,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,952 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 87,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 75,743 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,324 miles

Front brake disc corroded

Brake fluid low

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty & slight blow.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust rusty,both front lower suspension rear bushes perrishing.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 59,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front earth wire snapped,to strut.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,533 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 46,418 miles

Both front wipers split, still clearing screen at time of test.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,767 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 38,767 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,577 miles

offside front door check strap broken

slight pulsing from front brakes

slight pulsing from nearside rear brake

slight splitting to nearside and offside front lower arm bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2006 31,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

offside front door check strap broken

slight pulsing from front brakes

slight pulsing from nearside rear brake

slight splitting to nearside and offside front lower arm bushes

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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HJ52 NKN is a 2002 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 58,175 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 HJ52 NKN, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ52 NKN is a 2002 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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