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S257 TKJ

1998 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,049 mi
Last recorded106,049 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS257 TKJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 106,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 9 Sep 2011 106,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2010 99,118 miles

front brake discs pitted and pads appear low

Fail 11 Sep 2010 99,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

front brake discs pitted and pads appear low

Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,551 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 93,551 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front brake pads low

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Dec 2008 85,698 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 85,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,385 miles

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

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 5 Dec 2006 71,143 miles

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

Oil leak from cam sensor

Fail 5 Dec 2006 71,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak from cam sensor

Fail 7 Dec 2005 59,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 59,609 miles

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

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

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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S257 TKJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S257 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 S257 TKJ registered?

S257 TKJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S257 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S257 TKJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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