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P224 SBJ

1997 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,263 mi
Last recorded70,263 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 SBJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,263 miles

battery terminals corroded

both front drop link bushes perished

nsf tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Mar 2010 70,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

battery terminals corroded

both front drop link bushes perished

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 58,662 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,662 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre on limit on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,372 miles

brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,620 miles

brake pipes getting rusty

engine oil leak

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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P224 SBJ is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P224 SBJ, 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 P224 SBJ registered?

P224 SBJ is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P224 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 SBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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