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P503 GJF

1997 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

135,678 mi
Last recorded135,678 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 GJF
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 135,678 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2009 135,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 124,434 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 124,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 116,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2007 116,716 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2007 116,471 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

nearside front and rear shockabsorbers slight weap

rear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 9 Jan 2006 107,064 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 107,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear shock absorbers wet due to weather conditions

Slight weep offside front shock absorber †

hilevel brake light inoperative

shock absorbers wet due to weather conditions †shock absorber casings rusty

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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P503 GJF is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P503 GJF, 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 P503 GJF registered?

P503 GJF is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P503 GJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 GJF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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