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R253 XDB

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,649 mi
Last recorded113,649 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 XDB
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 113,649 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 113,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 109,729 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 106,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 106,215 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 100,479 miles

long travel hand brake

o/s/f tyre worn edge

oil leak

wear front disc

Pass 18 Feb 2008 96,009 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 96,009 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 91,133 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 91,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 82,236 miles

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

oil leak

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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R253 XDB is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R253 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 R253 XDB registered?

R253 XDB is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R253 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 XDB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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