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S478 VKK

1998 Chrysler Neon

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,601 mi
Last recorded69,601 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 VKK
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 69,601 miles

oil leak

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,299 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

exhaust back box slightly noisey

n/s/r tyre cracking and splitting in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,238 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,986 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING IN TREAD

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/ WIPER SPLIT SMEAR SCREEN

OIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 59,983 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING IN TREAD

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/ WIPER SPLIT SMEAR SCREEN

OIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Oil leak

PARK BRAKE LIGHT ON DASH

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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engine oil light stays on engine oil is up to the mark on dip stick

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,005 miles

Engine oil leak

Hand brake close to limits of reserve travel.

Some rust on other metal brake pipes.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 50,898 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Hand brake close to limits of reserve travel.

Some rust on other metal brake pipes.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,390 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 25,387 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 25,329 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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S478 VKK is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S478 VKK, 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 S478 VKK registered?

S478 VKK is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S478 VKK safe to buy?

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