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R729 SWR

1998 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,290 mi
Last recorded81,290 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 SWR
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,290 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake line corroded

front number plate brocken

fuel line corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake line corroded

front number plate brocken

fuel line corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 81,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Advise battery insercure

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise petrol steel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,829 miles

Advise replace nearside windscreen wiper.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,213 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 36,213 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,134 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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R729 SWR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R729 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R729 SWR registered?

R729 SWR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R729 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 SWR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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