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P316 MWE

1997 Chrysler Neon

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,838 mi
Last recorded95,838 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 MWE
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2013 95,838 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 95,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 83,851 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 83,851 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,997 miles

slight play in nearside rear strut top

Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,997 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 62,912 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 19 Jan 2010 62,877 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 27 Jan 2009 62,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes across bulkhead starting to corrode

main fuel lines surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes across bulkhead starting to corrode

main fuel lines surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,603 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 61,602 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,902 miles

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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P316 MWE is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P316 MWE, 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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P316 MWE is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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