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P29 WNJ

1997 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 WNJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,769 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking on side walls, not to cords

both front tyres inner edges worn to legal limits

brake pipes on floor secure but poorly routed

Fail 26 Feb 2010 109,768 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres cracking on side walls, not to cords

both front tyres inner edges worn to legal limits

brake pipes on floor secure but poorly routed

Pass 2 Mar 2009 104,628 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 104,608 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 101,457 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 101,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 95,903 miles

advise brake pipes corroded!

advise long handbrake travel!

Fail 2 Jan 2007 95,902 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise long handbrake travel!

advise brake pipes 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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P29 WNJ is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P29 WNJ, 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 P29 WNJ registered?

P29 WNJ is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P29 WNJ safe to buy?

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