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R739 FRT

1997 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,951 mi
Last recorded109,951 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 FRT
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2009 109,951 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 94,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 94,266 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 94,249 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 88,560 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 23 Jan 2006 88,560 miles

rear exhaust box weak

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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R739 FRT is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R739 FRT, 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 R739 FRT registered?

R739 FRT is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R739 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R739 FRT 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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