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RV53 VCN

2003 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,676 mi
Last recorded67,676 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Chrysler Neon51,114 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 VCN
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 67,676 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,145 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 66,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 63,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2016 63,043 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,155 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,743 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre close to wear bars

Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,743 miles

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

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 3 Oct 2012 49,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,691 miles

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

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

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,714 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,803 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,098 miles

both front wish bones rear bush starting to split

tested when wet

Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,767 miles

both front wish bones rear bush perrished and starting to split

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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RV53 VCN is a 2003 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,114 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 RV53 VCN, 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 23 years old, this Chrysler Neon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV53 VCN registered?

RV53 VCN is a 2003 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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