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P983 HFY

1996 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,253 mi
Last recorded130,253 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Neon75,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 HFY
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 130,253 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler (7.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure strap missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 126,559 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 126,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 120,651 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 120,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 114,646 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,646 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,506 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,044 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 106,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 28 Nov 2011 101,840 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,525 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 98,499 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 94,608 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 94,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,397 miles

All brake pipes corroded

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 90,397 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake pipes corroded

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 84,974 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 74,396 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 74,396 miles

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)

o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

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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P983 HFY is a 1996 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P983 HFY, 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 P983 HFY registered?

P983 HFY is a 1996 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P983 HFY shows 21 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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