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S348 KEF

1998 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 KEF
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 108,010 miles

Can't see brake fluid level

Front brake discs have some corrosion and wear.

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 108,010 miles

Can't see brake fluid level

Front brake discs have some corrosion and wear.

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 103,248 miles

Bare electrical connections at fuel pump wiring.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 103,238 miles

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

Bare electrical connections at fuel pump wiring.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,146 miles

fuel filler neck heavily corroded.not leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,145 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel filler neck heavily corroded.not leaking

Pass 9 May 2008 92,312 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 82,113 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 74,477 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 68,984 miles
Fail 16 May 2005 68,984 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.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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S348 KEF is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S348 KEF, 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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S348 KEF is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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