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P238 AEC

1996 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Neon75,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 AEC
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,966cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 89,545 miles

cooling fan insecure

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2007 85,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,451 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 81,618 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 81,602 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leaking

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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P238 AEC is a 1996 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 75,875 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 P238 AEC, 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 30 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P238 AEC registered?

P238 AEC is a 1996 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P238 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 AEC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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