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S188 RCR

1998 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,682 mi
Last recorded83,682 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 RCR
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,078 miles

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

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

battery terminals corroded

offside brake wear indicator wire broken

Fail 27 Sep 2012 81,076 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

battery terminals corroded

offside brake wear indicator wire broken

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,702 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,702 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 72,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 66,568 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,951 miles

n/n/r tyre slightly perished

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,252 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 51,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 49,164 miles

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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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S188 RCR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 71,218 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 S188 RCR, 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 28 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S188 RCR registered?

S188 RCR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S188 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 RCR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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