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P779 AAA

1996 Chrysler Neon

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,827 mi
Last recorded76,827 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Neon75,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 AAA
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 76,827 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 76,827 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 73,511 miles

Both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls & tread

Major oil leak from engine/gearbox

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 73,511 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls & tread

Major oil leak from engine/gearbox

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 68,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Metal brake pipes centre and rear around mounts starting to rust

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 May 2015 68,179 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Metal brake pipes centre and rear around mounts starting to rust

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 63,291 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front suspension arm bush starting to split

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 58,576 miles

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

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

Oil leak

sump damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 53,244 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 53,244 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 48,297 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 48,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 44,605 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 44,605 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2009 40,757 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 40,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2008 37,175 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 37,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 36,043 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 28,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 23,629 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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P779 AAA is a 1996 Chrysler Neon in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 75,875 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 P779 AAA, 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 30 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P779 AAA registered?

P779 AAA is a 1996 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P779 AAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 AAA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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