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R161 BLK

1998 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 BLK
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,209 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,140 miles

Battery is insecure.

Engine is leaking oil badly.

Nearside door mirror is insecure.

Nearside front indicator is showing dim.

Offside door mirror is partially insecure.

Offside headlamp aim is at lower limit.

This test is too soon to recieve credit on expiry date.

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,898 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 52,892 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 46,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2006 37,586 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 37,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 27,984 miles

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

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)

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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R161 BLK is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R161 BLK, 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.

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What year was R161 BLK registered?

R161 BLK is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R161 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 BLK shows 12 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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