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P997 UFA

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,479 mi
Last recorded135,479 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 UFA
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 135,479 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 134,034 miles

brake pipes greased and corroding ;exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Feb 2009 133,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

PAS pipes slightly corroded

PAS pump belt slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front suspension top mount plate corroded

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread and cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2008 129,857 miles

brake pipes greased and corroding ;rear brakes slightly binding ;fuel filler neck corroding ;battery insercure ;o/s head light slight movement

Fail 13 Feb 2008 129,817 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery is not secured.

Brake pipe to offside front hose is fairly corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe is corroding.

Fuel filler neck is very corroded, stained and smells of petrol.

MOT test is too soon to recieve credit on expiry date - by three days

Rear number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 123,718 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 123,718 miles

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

Exhaust emissions lambda value fluctuates badly and only came within limits for short periods.

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread area.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 114,876 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 114,876 miles

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) 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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P997 UFA is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P997 UFA, 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 P997 UFA registered?

P997 UFA is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P997 UFA safe to buy?

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