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R849 UDD

1998 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,693 mi
Last recorded66,693 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 UDD
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,693 miles

All front and rear suspension components are corroded

Centre exhaust system corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS outer sills

Pass 26 Apr 2021 66,589 miles

Accident damage to the NSR wheel arch

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS outer sill weak with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 66,586 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Accident damage to the NSR wheel arch

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are corroded on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS outer sill weak with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear are pitted on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS lower sill areas

Fail 22 Jul 2019 65,846 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear are pitted on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS lower sill areas

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are pitted on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS lower sill areas

Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,840 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs are pitted on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS lower sill areas

Pass 24 Jul 2017 63,357 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are pitted on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are pitted on inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system corroded (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS pitted on the inner braking surface (3.5.1i)

Rear and centre exhaust system corroded

Rear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 62,176 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,116 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,201 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 58,153 miles

NS and OS centre and rear floors weak with corrosion.

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,403 miles

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

OS mirror damaged.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 54,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 51,547 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 51,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,297 miles

both front lower arms rear bush separated

o/s wing mirror cracked

oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2007 36,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 36,925 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 26,214 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R849 UDD is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R849 UDD, 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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R849 UDD is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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