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R98 JUA

1997 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,551 mi
Last recorded102,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 JUA
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 102,551 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 102,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 98,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose but not insercure.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 89,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 84,998 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 84,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 77,309 miles

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

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

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

severe engine oil leak

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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R98 JUA is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R98 JUA, 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 R98 JUA registered?

R98 JUA is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R98 JUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 JUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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