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R729 YLA

1998 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,749 mi
Last recorded82,749 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 YLA
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,279 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,655 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate poor

slight movement at top steering column bush

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,946 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 53,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 49,258 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 49,207 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

petrol pipes corroding away

slight play on steering colum

slightly loose offside front door mirror

Pass 1 Nov 2005 47,388 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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R729 YLA is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R729 YLA, 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 R729 YLA registered?

R729 YLA is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R729 YLA safe to buy?

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