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R816 TWB

1997 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

105,361 mi
Last recorded105,361 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 TWB
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2007 105,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Catalyst is wrattling.

Engine oil pressure switch is wet with oil.

Front brake pipes are in early stages of corrosion.

Front suspension coil springs are corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded.

Fuel filler pipe is corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake disc is slightly scored.

Nearside front brake is noisey in operation,pads are getting low.

Nearside rear tyre is just legal.(Advise early replacement.)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear silencer is corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2007 104,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 96,007 miles

Front registration plate is cracked.

Nearside+Offside front anti-roll bar vertical link rod bushes are starting to split.

Nearside+Offside front to rear brake pipes are corroded.

Rear silencer is corroded and outer layer is starting to come away at seam.

Slight play in steering rack.

Swarf in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 8 Aug 2006 96,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both n/s and o/s front to rear metal brake pipes in stages of corrosion

front number plate cracked

slight free play in steering rack

o/s/r tyre has swarf in tread pattern

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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R816 TWB is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R816 TWB, 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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R816 TWB is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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