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R254 AGX

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,456 mi
Last recorded106,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 AGX
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 106,456 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre b/ light n/w

engine roll restrictor u/s

Fail 2 Jul 2013 106,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre b/ light n/w

engine roll restrictor u/s

Pass 22 Jun 2012 102,617 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 102,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 97,179 miles

both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,756 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,471 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

fuel pipe corroded

major oil leak

n/s/f mirror loose

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

rear discs corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 86,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar bushes perished

fuel pipe corroded

major oil leak

n/s/f mirror loose

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 79,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front anti rollbar bushes in poor condition

nearside front mirror damaged on limit

nearside rear door hard to open

Fail 17 Jun 2008 79,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front anti-roll bar bushes split.

Near side front mirror loose on limit.

Nearside rear door hard to open.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 70,487 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 70,487 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2006 62,750 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 17 Jun 2006 62,750 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long travel on handbrake lever

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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R254 AGX is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R254 AGX, 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 R254 AGX registered?

R254 AGX is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R254 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 AGX shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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