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P283 NSF

1997 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,116 mi
Last recorded103,116 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 NSF
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2007 103,116 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,116 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 97,491 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 94,061 miles

damage tofront no plate

fuel tasnk filler neck corroded (fuel smell at tank area noleak at time of test)

nearside and offside anti-roll bar bushes cracked and perished (drop links)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

oil leaks

rear brake discs uneven surface wear and starting to pit

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2005 94,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

damage to front number plate

fueltank filler neck corroded (fuel smell at tank area no leaks at time of test)

near side rear tyre sidewall cracked 185/65x14h

nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes cracked and perished

oil leak

rear silencer box corroded

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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P283 NSF is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P283 NSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P283 NSF registered?

P283 NSF is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P283 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 NSF 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.

Does P283 NSF have outstanding finance?

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