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R354 VLU

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,749 mi
Last recorded62,749 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,749 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

exhaust starting to corrode

offside rear & nearside front tyres on about 3mm nearside front tyre starting to perish (swaped to rear)

petrol filler neck starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2008 62,749 miles

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split

exhaust starting to corrode

offside rear & nearside front tyres on about 3mm nearside front tyre starting to perish (swaped to rear)

petrol filler neck starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,129 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake disc's starting to corrode

fuel pipes starting to rust

n/s front tyre showing sign of perishing on side wall †o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

petrol tank straps rusting

Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,984 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaking from engine

Fail 18 Jul 2006 53,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear 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)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaking from engine

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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R354 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R354 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R354 VLU?

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What year was R354 VLU registered?

R354 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R354 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 VLU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R354 VLU have outstanding finance?

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