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R133 FOJ

1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,908 mi
Last recorded80,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon72,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 FOJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 80,908 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,855 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe to master cylinder slightly corroded

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged not exposing ply or cords

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2008 75,855 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

brake pipe to master cylinder slightly corroded

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre side wall damaged not exposing ply or cords

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,074 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 70,074 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 63,815 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2005 57,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 57,563 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Neon?

Based on 13,195 MOT tests across 1,496 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
4,950
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 679
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 501
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 494
Brake pipe excessively corroded 494
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R133 FOJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon in Purple 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-jeep Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 72,503 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-jeep Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R133 FOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R133 FOJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Neon, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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