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P17 MVB

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,139 mi
Last recorded44,139 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 MVB
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,139 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 43,270 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2013 43,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,977 miles

all rear suspension components becoming corroded

both front anti-roll bar vertical link bushes becoming perished

exhaust system becoming corroded

fuel pipes becoming corroded

power steering pipes becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,061 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 41,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,059 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 38,887 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 38,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2008 36,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 34,655 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 31,083 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 31,083 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

handbrake requires adjustment(long travel)

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

unable to open fuel filler cap no key !!!!

Pass 20 May 2005 26,580 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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P17 MVB is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P17 MVB, 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 P17 MVB registered?

P17 MVB is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P17 MVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P17 MVB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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