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P166 CFJ

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,964 mi
Last recorded73,964 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 CFJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2010 73,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f tyre side wall damaged and near legal limit

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

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and near legal limit

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2010 73,695 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/s/f tyre side wall damaged and near legal limit

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

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and near legal limit

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,381 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 34,335 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,170 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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P166 CFJ is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,964 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 P166 CFJ, 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 29 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P166 CFJ registered?

P166 CFJ is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P166 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P166 CFJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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