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S431 ABR

1998 Chrysler Neon

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,807 mi
Last recorded79,807 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS431 ABR
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,807 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front reg:plate deteriorated & cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2010 79,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rerar suspension components corroded

offside rear brake grinding noise during roller brake test

Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,165 miles

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

front and rear suspension running gear becoming weak and corroded in parts

front no plate becoming worn and cracking

front to rear fuel pipes becoming weak and corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2009 69,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension running gear becoming weak and corroded in parts

front no plate becoming worn and cracking

front to rear fuel pipes becoming weak and corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,821 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres getting down

fuel lines corroded

fuel pump noisy

Fail 20 Dec 2007 56,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front tyres getting down

fuel lines corroded

fuel pump noisy

Fail 28 Dec 2006 44,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

advise track control arm bushes splitting

Pass 28 Dec 2006 44,855 miles

advise rear brake flexi hose ends corroded

advise track control arm bushes splitting

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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S431 ABR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S431 ABR, 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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S431 ABR is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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