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R107 JGN

1998 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,477 mi
Last recorded62,477 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 JGN
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,477 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

near side rear outer lower sill panel damaged/slightly corroded .??

oil leak rear top engine area???

rattle front engine area /bearing unit?????

Fail 28 Feb 2008 62,376 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

near side rear outer lower sill panel damaged/slightly corroded .??

oil leak rear top engine area???

rattle front engine area /bearing unit?????

Pass 4 Jan 2007 49,306 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,558 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 46,558 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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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R107 JGN is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 71,218 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 R107 JGN, 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 28 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R107 JGN registered?

R107 JGN is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R107 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 JGN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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