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R870 SHL

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 SHL
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 52,369 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust emissions not checked due to hole in system

Fail 14 Apr 2014 46,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust emissions not checked due to hole in system

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,725 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 40,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint creaking

Fail 15 Mar 2012 37,369 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 37,369 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 34,872 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 34,872 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,410 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 32,410 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,276 miles

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

both front brake indicator wires loose

Pass 22 Jan 2008 25,667 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 25,496 miles

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

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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R870 SHL is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R870 SHL, 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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What year was R870 SHL registered?

R870 SHL is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R870 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 SHL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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