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R162 WTP

1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,280 mi
Last recorded93,280 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon70,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 WTP
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 93,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 93,238 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,850 miles

Disc's in poor condition

Pads low.

Rear Brake pipes becoming corrded.

both front tyres have cuts in them but at time of test not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 88,845 miles

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

Disc's in poor condition

Pads low.

Rear Brake pipes becoming corrded.

both front tyres have cuts in them but at time of test not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratches in o/s windscreen

Fail 30 Jun 2009 78,325 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,001 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 66,001 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 58,606 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 58,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,157 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 51,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R162 WTP is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 70,421 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 R162 WTP, 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 28 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R162 WTP registered?

R162 WTP is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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