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S548 KFJ

1998 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,025 mi
Last recorded109,025 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS548 KFJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 109,025 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,655 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

rear silencer outer skin corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2010 100,652 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak from rear of engine

rear silencer outer skin corroding

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2009 90,424 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,733 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 84,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,301 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,588 miles

brake pipe at front and rear corroding

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2005 69,179 miles

front pads nearing minimum thickness

light corrosion on metal brake pipes

o/s mirror lens cracked

oil leak

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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S548 KFJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S548 KFJ, 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 S548 KFJ registered?

S548 KFJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S548 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S548 KFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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