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S238 FVK

1998 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 FVK
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,287 miles

Both number plates cracked.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 84,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both number plates cracked.

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre worn unevenly on inside edge.

Steering wheel cover detached from inner.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 82,071 miles

Front and rear number plates cracked but readable.

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 82,071 miles

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

Front and rear number plates cracked but readable.

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 81,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front and rear number plates cracked but readable.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,804 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front and rear number plates cracked but readable at present.

Front anti-roll bar link assembly in poor condition.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 78,845 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 78,822 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S238 FVK is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 S238 FVK, 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 S238 FVK registered?

S238 FVK is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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