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R122 BAN

1997 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,842 mi
Last recorded138,842 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 BAN
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 138,842 miles

both front anti roll bar link rod bushes perishing

exhaust rusty

slight play in both front track rod ends

stonechips on front windscreen

Fail 21 Jul 2009 138,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front anti roll bar link rod bushes perishing

exhaust rusty

slight play in both front track rod ends

stonechips on front windscreen

Pass 9 May 2008 128,656 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust in poor condition

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front brake discs slightly pitted

minor cut in near side front outer tyre wall

screen stoned chipped

slight exhaust blow

Fail 16 Apr 2008 128,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pipes rusty

exhaust in poor condition

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front brake discs slightly pitted

minor cut in near side front outer tyre wall

screen stone chipped

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Mar 2007 127,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 122,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R122 BAN is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R122 BAN, 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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R122 BAN is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R122 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 BAN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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