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R35 WPU

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,332 mi
Last recorded129,332 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 WPU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 129,332 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 129,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank straps corroded and getting weak

o/s/r fuel neck to tank corroded

rear brakes rusty and noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2009 120,447 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Fail 21 Oct 2009 120,447 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 25 Oct 2008 113,247 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2008 113,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

nearside and offside tyres out of shape

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 99,433 miles

both rear brake hoses are rusting at metal ferrules

rear nearside tyre worn inner shoulder

Fail 16 Oct 2007 99,433 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses are rusting at metal ferrules

rear nearside tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 25 Oct 2006 87,946 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 87,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R35 WPU is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R35 WPU, 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 R35 WPU registered?

R35 WPU is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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