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P34 SMX

1997 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,756 mi
Last recorded73,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 SMX
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 73,756 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLITS IN TREAD & SIDE WALL 185/65/14H

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE 185/65/14H

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

TRACKING

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 185/65/14H

Fail 6 Jun 2009 73,756 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BATTERY INSECURE

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW & SPLITS IN TREAD & SIDE WALL 185/65/14H

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE 185/65/14H

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

TRACKING

NAIL IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD 185/65/14H

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,012 miles

r tyres condition perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2008 70,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

r tyres condition perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 63,423 miles

slight blow and corrosion on rear exhaust box

slight pitting and corrosion on front brake discs

slight travel in hand 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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P34 SMX 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 P34 SMX, 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 P34 SMX registered?

P34 SMX is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P34 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P34 SMX 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 P34 SMX have outstanding finance?

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