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R821 OPR

1998 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 OPR
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,830 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 112,830 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 106,948 miles

chips in windscreen

front number plate damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,350 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F steering rack arm inner bush/joint area

Brake servo unit abit corroded

Front Inner b/pads appear low and O/S/F Outer pad getting abit low

Front to rear fuel pipes getting abit corroded in places

Metal b/pipes all around getting abit corroded (esp front to rear pipe at N/S/R area)

Small cracks at screen

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,723 miles

Damp area at offside rear shock absorber.

Dip beam at low level.

Free movement at rear anti roll bar mounts,

Front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Long travel at service brake pedal.

Offside rear tyre is worn close to wear bars.

Rear suspension arms bushes at arm ends becoming poor.

Rear trailing arm bushes have slight free movement

Rub marks at windscreen.

Steel brake pipes are generaly rusty.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 95,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Damp area at offside rear shock absorber.

Dip beam at low level.

Free movement at rear anti roll bar mounts,

Front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Long travel at service brake pedal.

Offside rear tyre is worn close to wear bars.

Rear suspension arms bushes at arm ends becoming poor.

Rear trailing arm bushes have slight free movement

Rub marks at windscreen.

Steel brake pipes are generaly rusty.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,608 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate slightly damaged

slight wear at rack tie rod (ns inner joint)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 86,608 miles

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

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front reg plate slightly damaged

slight wear at rack tie rod (ns inner joint)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,327 miles

Damp area at nearside front shock absorber.

Front tyres are worn at inner edges and close to wear bars

Poor pattern at offside dip lamp.

Rear brake discs inner faces are rusty.

Rear of exhaust is rusty,

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack,

Fail 16 Jan 2009 78,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damp area at nearside front shock absorber.

Front tyres are worn at inner edges and close to wear bars

Poor pattern at offside dip lamp.

Rear brake discs inner faces are rusty.

Rear of exhaust is rusty,

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack,

Pass 9 Jan 2008 71,383 miles

None of the previously advised items have been adressed

Fail 9 Jan 2008 71,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

B/Discs abit corroded at edges

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear metal B/Pipes getting corroded in places and slight corrosion at front pipes

N/S W/Blade split at ends

N/S/R inner b/pad appears very low

Pass 8 Jan 2007 63,863 miles

Exhaust system abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal B/Pipes getting abit corroded in places and front pipes at bulkhead area abit corroded slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2006 56,762 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 56,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R821 OPR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R821 OPR, 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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What year was R821 OPR registered?

R821 OPR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R821 OPR safe to buy?

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