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R559 COT

1998 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,672 mi
Last recorded76,672 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 COT
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,672 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 76,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

handbrake lever has alot of travel but performance was ok.

Pass 28 May 2008 72,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 May 2007 64,967 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 29 Apr 2006 51,887 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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R559 COT is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R559 COT, 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 R559 COT registered?

R559 COT is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R559 COT safe to buy?

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