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P259 CTO

1996 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,848 mi
Last recorded130,848 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Neon75,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 CTO
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 130,848 miles

Battery insecure

CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL OF FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE

EYE LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fuel pipe/s corroded

HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVELS UP HIGH

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 122,805 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 122,805 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 115,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2007 106,261 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 106,261 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on n/s front brake

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 29 Aug 2006 99,881 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 99,881 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 93,904 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 93,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P259 CTO is a 1996 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P259 CTO, 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 P259 CTO registered?

P259 CTO is a 1996 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P259 CTO safe to buy?

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