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R342 DJV

1998 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,253 mi
Last recorded35,253 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 DJV
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 35,253 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 35,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 21,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2011 21,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,511 miles

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

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2009 19,393 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 19,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 17,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 15,680 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 15,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,724 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 14,724 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R342 DJV is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 71,218 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 R342 DJV, 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 28 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R342 DJV registered?

R342 DJV is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R342 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 DJV 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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