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S553 KFJ

1998 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,207 mi
Last recorded69,207 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS553 KFJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 69,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 69,202 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 69,056 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working brake lamp also (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 67,817 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 61,623 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp is cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler kneck is corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear number plate is cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2022 61,623 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front number plate is cracked

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp is cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated filler kneck is corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear number plate is cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2020 61,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 60,648 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,613 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,197 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 56,197 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,937 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,135 miles

offside rear brake efficiancy slightly lower than nearside rear, may need adjustment or repair

rear brake imbalance of 40%

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,390 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 38,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,085 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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S553 KFJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S553 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 S553 KFJ registered?

S553 KFJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S553 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S553 KFJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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