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P549 LWE

1997 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,264 mi
Last recorded118,264 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 LWE
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 118,264 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 118,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 114,842 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 114,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,281 miles

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

rear section of fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2009 107,125 miles

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jan 2009 107,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2008 103,131 miles

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

front number plate shows start of deteriation

Fail 9 Jan 2008 103,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate shows start of deteriation

Pass 11 Jan 2007 99,697 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

sidewall of offside rear tyre shows deteriation

Fail 11 Jan 2007 99,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

sidewall of offside rear tyre shows deteriation

Pass 10 Jan 2006 95,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tread in centre of offside rear tyre starting to get low

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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P549 LWE is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P549 LWE, 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 P549 LWE registered?

P549 LWE is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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