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R79 BAN

1997 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,096 mi
Last recorded89,096 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 BAN
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 89,096 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 86,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,242 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

tank straps rusty

Fail 22 Jun 2009 84,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

tank straps rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,565 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 80,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,297 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 77,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R79 BAN is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R79 BAN, 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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R79 BAN is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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