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P418 PCV

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,500 mi
Last recorded78,500 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 PCV
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,500 miles

N/S inner D/S boot loose

N/S/R tyre on limit

O/S/R tyre worn

brake pipes rusty

centre stop light not working

front wishbone bushes perished

muddy under car

park brake travel high

Fail 4 Jun 2009 78,500 miles

N/S inner D/S boot loose

N/S/R tyre on limit

O/S/R tyre worn

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes rusty

centre stop light not working

front wishbone bushes perished

muddy under car

park brake travel high

Pass 5 Jun 2008 69,411 miles

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

nsf inner cv boot insecure on housing

park brake has long action

Fail 15 May 2008 69,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

long handbrake

nsf inner cv boot come off

Pass 9 May 2007 59,368 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nsf inner drive shaft boot has come off

park brake lever travel approaching maximum

Fail 9 May 2007 59,368 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

earth wire hanging down in to osf drive shaft

travel on park brake lever approaching maximum

Pass 10 May 2006 48,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in tread

park brake lever has long travel

rear brakes could perform better with service

rear tyres outer sidewalls getting perished

Fail 10 May 2006 48,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in tread

park brake lever has long travel

rear brakes could perform better with service

rear tyres outer sidewalls getting perished

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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P418 PCV is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green 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 P418 PCV, 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 P418 PCV registered?

P418 PCV is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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