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R651 BVM

1997 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,087 mi
Last recorded80,087 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 BVM
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 80,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck getting rusty

Fail 6 May 2009 80,087 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler neck getting rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,689 miles

Front No plate Cracked

Both rear break flexi ends starting to rust

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

Child safty seat fitted

NS Front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracked

OS Front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracked

OS Front wiper split at ends

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

Slight oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 30 Nov 2007 74,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear break flexi ends starting to rust

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

Child safty seat fitted

Front No plate Cracked

NS Front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracked

Nail in NS Fron t tyre

OS Front antiroll bar drop link bushes cracked

OS Front wiper split at ends

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

Slight oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,301 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP IN OP

FRONT BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING LOW

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Dec 2005 57,986 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 57,986 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R651 BVM is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R651 BVM, 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 R651 BVM registered?

R651 BVM is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R651 BVM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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