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P896 OVG

1997 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,033 mi
Last recorded56,033 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 OVG
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,033 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,033 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,105 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,105 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,856 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 4 Apr 2011 46,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,448 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 44,448 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 39,450 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 39,449 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,382 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres becoming perished

Pass 12 Jan 2006 25,791 miles

slight damage to o/s/r seat belt webbing

Fail 11 Jan 2006 25,791 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steel brake pipes becoming corroded †slight damage to o/s/r seat belt webbing †

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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P896 OVG is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P896 OVG, 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 P896 OVG registered?

P896 OVG is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is P896 OVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 OVG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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