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P131 MKO

1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,397 mi
Last recorded103,397 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon72,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 MKO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,397 miles

Both front to rear S/B/Ps corroding

Front brake discs inner surfaces

N/S headlight aim pattern poor

Slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 4 Sep 2009 103,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Both front to rear S/B/Ps corroding

Front brake discs inner surfaces

N/S headlight aim pattern poor

Slight play in both track rod ends

Pass 23 Jul 2008 95,329 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 95,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 81,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog lamp taped up

Fail 10 Jul 2007 81,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog lamp taped up

Pass 21 Jul 2006 68,286 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 68,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Neon?

Based on 13,195 MOT tests across 1,496 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
4,950
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 679
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 501
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 494
Brake pipe excessively corroded 494
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P131 MKO is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 72,503 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-jeep Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P131 MKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 MKO registered?

P131 MKO is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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