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R129 JPF

1998 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,178 mi
Last recorded59,178 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 JPF
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 59,178 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,732 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,843 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 52,837 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 49,552 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 49,552 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 45,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre outer edges are void of tread.

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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R129 JPF is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R129 JPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R129 JPF registered?

R129 JPF is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R129 JPF safe to buy?

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