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R690 TLH

1997 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,768 mi
Last recorded78,768 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 TLH
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 78,768 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 78,768 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 76,845 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,831 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2009 74,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 74,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,921 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,453 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 69,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

major oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2006 65,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 61,686 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 61,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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R690 TLH is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R690 TLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R690 TLH registered?

R690 TLH is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R690 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R690 TLH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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