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S53 KLJ

1999 Chrysler-jeep Neon

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Chrysler-jeep Neon67,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 KLJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelNeon
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2011 103,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

brakes rusty

front anti roll bar link rod bushes perishing

general underbody surface rust

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

oil leak

power steering pump noisy

slight handbrake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2010 102,301 miles

front anti roll bar link rod bushes starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

oil leak

slight exhaust leak from rear join

slight handbrake travel

Pass 18 Jan 2010 99,759 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2010 99,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2008 96,071 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 96,071 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,842 miles

Engine oil filler cap missing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,457 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2005 60,060 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Neon?

Based on 13,195 MOT tests across 1,496 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
4,950
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 679
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 501
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 494
Brake pipe excessively corroded 494
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S53 KLJ is a 1999 Chrysler-jeep Neon in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Chrysler-jeep Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 67,704 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-jeep Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S53 KLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S53 KLJ is a 1999 Chrysler-jeep Neon, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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