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R73 RVJ

1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,553 mi
Last recorded113,553 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon70,421 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 RVJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 113,553 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front brake disks slightly lipped

both front wipers deteriated but still clear the screen

n/s/r tyre perished

rear suspension in general is coroded but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2012 107,349 miles

both front complience bushes perished

both rear tyres tread cracking

front brakes slightly binding

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 22 Aug 2011 102,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 95,960 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 87,005 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2009 86,997 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,006 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Neon?

Based on 13,195 MOT tests across 1,496 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
4,950
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 679
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 501
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 494
Brake pipe excessively corroded 494
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R73 RVJ is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 70,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R73 RVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R73 RVJ registered?

R73 RVJ is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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