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R842 SLO

1997 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

78,219 mi
Last recorded78,219 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 SLO
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 78,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,706 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,207 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 76,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,539 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 74,378 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 72,334 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 70,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,266 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,951 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,254 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,134 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,742 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 53,509 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,333 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 41,002 miles

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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R842 SLO is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R842 SLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R842 SLO?

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What year was R842 SLO registered?

R842 SLO is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R842 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 SLO shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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