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LR02 VAX

2002 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Neon58,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR02 VAX
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 100,398 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 100,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 87,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 87,590 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 83,954 miles

N/S/R Child Seat fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 83,954 miles

N/S/R Child Seat fitted

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2011 77,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2011 77,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,504 miles

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn.

Front Fog Light Switch Faulty.

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)

Rear Exhaust Mounting Hangers Corroded & Insecure, But Exhaust Secured By Temporary Repair.

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 74,449 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn.

Front Fog Lamps Not Working.

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)

Rear Exhaust Mounting Hangers Corroded & Insecure, But Exhaust Secured By Temporary Repair.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 68,969 miles

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

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

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

leak from gearbox is fouling left side front lower suspension

left and right side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

right side front fog lamp is damaged

spare tyre is different size

Fail 14 Jul 2009 68,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

leak from gearbox is fouling left side front lower suspension

left and right side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

right side front fog lamp is damaged

spare tyre is different size

Fail 25 Jul 2008 59,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,533 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 50,226 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 50,226 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)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Smell of fuel from tank area but no sign of a leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,346 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 41,346 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

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

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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LR02 VAX is a 2002 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LR02 VAX, 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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What year was LR02 VAX registered?

LR02 VAX is a 2002 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 17 August 2002.

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