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R797 BKG

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,386 mi
Last recorded107,386 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 BKG
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 107,386 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 107,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 102,656 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 102,642 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 99,542 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 86,595 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 86,595 miles

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

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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R797 BKG is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R797 BKG, 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 R797 BKG registered?

R797 BKG is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R797 BKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 BKG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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