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S238 TKJ

1998 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,872 mi
Last recorded32,872 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres bald on edges.

light scoring to swept area of windscreen.

Fail 7 Jul 2007 30,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres bald on edges

light scoring to windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,899 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front lower wishbones, rear mounting bushes perished.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

fuel pipes corroded.

light surface scratching to swept area of windscreen.

Pass 12 Jul 2005 23,463 miles

As orig adv list.

Fail 12 Jul 2005 23,463 miles

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

Front anti-roll b ar outer bushes perished.

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 TKJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

S238 TKJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S238 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 TKJ shows 7 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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