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RK51 EMF

2001 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 EMF
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 143,653 miles

Engine management light on

Expansion bottle cap missing

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 141,341 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 141,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 137,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 5 Oct 2011 137,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

o/s/f headlamp has a poor beam image

Pass 7 Oct 2010 131,068 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 131,066 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,768 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 103,767 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2008 103,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 90,534 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 90,534 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 86,737 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 79,229 miles

both front wishbone rear rubber bushs splitting

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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RK51 EMF is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 62,827 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 RK51 EMF, 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 25 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 EMF registered?

RK51 EMF is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is RK51 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 EMF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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