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R331 VLU

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,596 mi
Last recorded75,596 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,596 miles

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

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

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

corrossion on fuel tank straps

corrossion on rear exhaust silencer

rattle from exhaust cat

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,589 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

cat breaking up

dense smoke emitted during emmissions test

front metal brake pipes very corroded

headlamp patterns very poor, non standard bulbs fitted??

rear brakes slightly binding

uneven rise and fall rear brakes on limit

Fail 17 Oct 2012 75,577 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrossion on fuel pipes

corrossion on fuel tank straps

corrossion on rear exhaust silencer

rattle from exhaust cat

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,814 miles

All roads wheels have slight binding.

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

Engine/gearbox have oil leak.

Fuel tank filler neck corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

General condition of front and rear suspension is corroded.

Metal fuel lines show general corrosion.

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

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

Nearside rear outer sill has damage.

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 74,801 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside front tyre edges worn

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,649 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside rear tyre slightly perished and has slight damage to tread

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 72,404 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Screw in offside rear tyre

Temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,404 miles

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Screw in offside rear tyre

Temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 31 Oct 2008 71,145 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front no. plate in poor condition

front to rear and offside front brake pipes all slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2006 68,628 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 68,622 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R331 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R331 VLU, 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 R331 VLU registered?

R331 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R331 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 VLU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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