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P879 BUT

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,236 mi
Last recorded116,236 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 BUT
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 116,236 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corodding advise replacement

Pass 3 Feb 2009 111,952 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 106,646 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 106,646 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 100,459 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

o/s and n/s rear trye s outer wall perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2007 100,459 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

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

anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

o/s and n/s rear trye s outer wall perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,384 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P879 BUT is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P879 BUT, 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 P879 BUT registered?

P879 BUT is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 12 January 1997.

Is P879 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 BUT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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