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S254 COU

1998 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,090 mi
Last recorded112,090 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 COU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 112,090 miles

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

feul pipes slightly coroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 112,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

feul pipes slightly coroded

Fail 27 May 2011 112,034 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE DISCS MARK /WORN FUEL PIPES ROUGH

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2009 92,602 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body filler in offside front sill

exhaust back box corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front door mirror loose

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

travel in park brake lever

Fail 19 May 2009 92,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

travel in park brake lever

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

body filler in offside front sill

exhaust back box corroded

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank filler neck corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front door mirror loose

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2008 92,567 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 92,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 87,160 miles

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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S254 COU is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S254 COU, 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 S254 COU registered?

S254 COU is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S254 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S254 COU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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