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P487 CSS

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,919 mi
Last recorded77,919 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 CSS
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

extensive engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded

near-side front tyre only 1.6mm-2mm borderline pass

poor headlamp beam images

rear brake pads worn low

slight blow from rear exhaust clamp

fuel tank straps heavily corroded & previously welded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,365 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

extensive engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded

near-side front tyre only 1.6mm-2mm borderline pass

poor headlamp beam images

rear brake pads worn low

slight blow from rear exhaust clamp

fuel tank straps heavily corroded & previously welded

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,009 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,009 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 64,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,167 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 59,419 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 59,402 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,327 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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P487 CSS is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P487 CSS, 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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P487 CSS is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P487 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P487 CSS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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