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R141 BCV

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,465 mi
Last recorded51,465 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 BCV
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,465 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 46,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

body and paintwork damage

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Aug 2008 46,887 miles

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

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

body and paintwork damage

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,845 miles

boot fully carpetted out

both front wishbones inner rear bushes splitting

offside of vehicle underneath damaged

offside sill damaged

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 6 Aug 2007 45,845 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

boot fully carpetted out

both front wishbones inner rear bushes splitting

offside of vehicle underneath damaged

offside sill damaged

rear bumper slightly insecure

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2006 43,052 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 43,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

small stone chips on screen

Pass 15 Aug 2005 37,041 miles

damage to nearside rear door

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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R141 BCV is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R141 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R141 BCV registered?

R141 BCV is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 6 September 1997.

Is R141 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 BCV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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