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P779 APL

1996 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,294 mi
Last recorded129,294 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Neon75,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 APL
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 129,294 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler neck excesivly corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 129,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filler neck excesivly corrodded

offside wing mirror broken

Pass 10 Oct 2008 119,335 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 119,618 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,448 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2006 98,893 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 98,893 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 98,878 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 APL is a 1996 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 APL, 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 APL registered?

P779 APL is a 1996 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 17 September 1996.

Is P779 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 APL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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