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R557 NEC

1998 Chrysler Neon

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,811 mi
Last recorded46,811 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 NEC
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,811 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has cracking on wall

Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,693 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 44,693 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,210 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 43,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 41,201 miles

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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R557 NEC is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R557 NEC, 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 R557 NEC registered?

R557 NEC is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R557 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 NEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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