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P265 HBU

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,445 mi
Last recorded45,445 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 HBU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 45,445 miles

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

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

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,102 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 41,074 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE N/S AND O/F SIDE BRAKE PIPES RUN FRONT TO REAR.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,001 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,936 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 36,936 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,835 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,835 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,399 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,630 miles

THE REAR BRAKES ARE UNUSUALLY NOISE WHEN BRAKE EFFORT WAS RECORDED ON BOTH HAND AND FOOT BRAKE.

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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P265 HBU is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P265 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 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 P265 HBU registered?

P265 HBU is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P265 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P265 HBU shows 12 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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