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R685 SWR

1998 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,922 mi
Last recorded95,922 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 SWR
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 95,922 miles

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

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

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

front tyres low and perished

Fail 5 Jan 2010 95,922 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front tyres low and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2008 90,609 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

damage to front bumper

front wishbone bushes are cracking

rear metal brake pipes are corroding

rear silencer box is corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 83,821 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 76,085 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R685 SWR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Black 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 R685 SWR, 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 R685 SWR registered?

R685 SWR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R685 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R685 SWR 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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