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R785 KWS

1998 Chrysler Neon

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,645 mi
Last recorded132,645 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 KWS
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 132,645 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

widscreen washers only just adiquate

Pass 5 Sep 2011 122,132 miles

Blue smoke from exhaust under acceleration, not yet deemed excessive.

Both front shocks have slightly reduduced damping effect.

Both front track rods have slight play in it.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded, not yet to excess.

N/s/r shock has slight oil leak.

o/s/f track rod end has slight play in it.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 121,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Blue smoke from exhaust under acceleration, not yet deemed excessive.

Both front shocks have slightly reduduced damping effect.

Both front track rods have slight play in it.

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded, not yet to excess.

N/s/r shock has slight oil leak.

o/s/f track rod end has slight play in it.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 110,955 miles

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK AND ALSO SMOKES.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY PITTED

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING THE WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY.

FUEL CAP IS DAMAGED.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT.

N/S/R TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED.

Fail 3 Sep 2010 110,771 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK AND ALSO SMOKES.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY PITTED

FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING THE WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY.

FUEL CAP IS DAMAGED.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HANDBRAKE HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL LEFT.

N/S/R TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,122 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,032 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 84,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 68,716 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 68,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,197 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 63,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R785 KWS is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R785 KWS, 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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R785 KWS is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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