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R142 SCS

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,544 mi
Last recorded101,544 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 SCS
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,544 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,490 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 101,490 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 101,469 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 101,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 101,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 101,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

advise of the exhaust system (cat + rear section)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 92,707 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 82,141 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 81,971 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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R142 SCS is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R142 SCS, 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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R142 SCS is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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