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P249 HBU

1996 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,929 mi
Last recorded36,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Neon75,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 HBU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,929 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,877 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,417 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake discs pitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 34,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

brake discs pitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2012 31,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake discs corroded [inner face]

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 14 Jun 2012 31,855 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake discs corroded [inner face]

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,832 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTTER WALL CUT

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD LOW

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD LOW

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD LOW

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,479 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 21,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,107 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 20,129 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

0ff side and near side front suspension bushes showing wear

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,129 miles

0ff side and near side front suspension bushes showing wear

Pass 30 Aug 2005 19,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P249 HBU is a 1996 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P249 HBU, 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 P249 HBU registered?

P249 HBU is a 1996 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P249 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 HBU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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