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R252 CKN

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,128 mi
Last recorded69,128 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 CKN
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 69,128 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 68,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water leak from radiator

Fail 2 May 2014 68,556 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

water leak from radiator

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,315 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,529 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 57,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 47,657 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 47,657 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,042 miles

brake fluid is dirty

front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode in places

front wish bone bushes are starting to perish

moisture in off side front fog lamp

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2007 38,174 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R252 CKN is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R252 CKN, 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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R252 CKN is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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