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R492 EEV

1998 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,071 mi
Last recorded60,071 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 EEV
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,881 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,181 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2011 46,360 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 46,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,716 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti roll bar bushes and link bushes perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,716 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes and link bushes perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,073 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 41,073 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,158 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,182 miles

hazard switch is sticky

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,681 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 29,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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R492 EEV is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R492 EEV, 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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R492 EEV is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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