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R774 ABU

1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,062 mi
Last recorded38,062 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon70,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 ABU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,062 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 35,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 33,016 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre have damage to sidewalls

wipers smearing screen

Fail 8 Feb 2010 33,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyre have damage to sidewalls

no key for fuel cap

wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,514 miles

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

slight damage both n/s tyre walls

Fail 16 Dec 2008 31,514 miles

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

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

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

slight damage both n/s tyre walls

Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,111 miles

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

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

excess travel in parking brake lever

front registration plate cracked

nearside headlight slightly loose

slight lift in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2007 30,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

excess travel in parking brake lever

front registration plate cracked

nearside headlight slightly loose

slight lift in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate showing wear

Pass 30 Dec 2005 26,210 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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R774 ABU is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R774 ABU, 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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R774 ABU is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Neon, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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