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R965 STR

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,082 mi
Last recorded101,082 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 STR
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 101,082 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front inner discs pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2010 101,057 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front inner discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,509 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 93,169 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 89,717 miles

O/S/F + N/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

O/S/R TYRE 2.5 MM PERRISHED N/S/F TYRE CUT OUT ON OUTTER EDGE

PITTING ON FRONT DISCS

POWER STEERING BELT LOOSE

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODING

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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R965 STR is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R965 STR, 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 R965 STR registered?

R965 STR is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R965 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R965 STR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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