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S526 SKM

1998 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,371 mi
Last recorded80,371 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS526 SKM
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,371 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

offside headlamp unit slightly insecure.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn.

exhaust system corroded but not blowing.

offside headlamp unit slightly insecure.

Pass 20 May 2011 80,052 miles

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

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

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

battery faulty

Fail 20 May 2011 80,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

battery faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2010 79,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre sidewall cut & damaged

power steering belt loose

unevan rear serice brake application

Fail 19 Mar 2010 79,136 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

long handbrake travel

nearside front tyre sidewall cut & damaged

power steering belt loose

unevan rear serice brake application

Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,478 miles

gear box has various oil leaks

Fail 3 Feb 2009 75,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gear box has various oil leaks

Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,434 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 71,434 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

dampage around steering rack area

fuel tank straps corroded

general surface corrosion

temporary repair on o/s wing mirror

various brake pipes corrodded

Pass 10 Jan 2007 64,193 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch seized

front wipers smearing

offside washer jet loose

various washer jets blocked and aims incorrect

Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

bonnet catch seized

front wipers smearing

offside washer jet loose

various washer jets blocked and aims incorrect

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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S526 SKM is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Red 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 S526 SKM, 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 S526 SKM registered?

S526 SKM is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S526 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S526 SKM 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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