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R242 XDB

1997 Chrysler Neon

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 XDB
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front registration plate is slightly damaged

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front registration plate is slightly damaged

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 13 Oct 2010 73,488 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,474 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre side walls starting to perish

Pass 6 May 2009 69,376 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 69,376 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 64,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both track rod end rubbers split

metal fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2008 64,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both track rod end rubbers split

metal fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,851 miles

both front seat belts starting to fluff

both front tyres side walls scrubbed + tread low on edges

front suspension bushs perished

handbrake pulling up high

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear brake hose wet

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

offside rear brake pipe union wet

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,011 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 54,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

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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R242 XDB is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R242 XDB, 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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What year was R242 XDB registered?

R242 XDB is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R242 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R242 XDB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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