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S596 RNY

1998 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 RNY
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 100,238 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 100,238 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 92,408 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 6 Dec 2007 92,408 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 5 Dec 2006 84,485 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 80,667 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat being fitted

severe engine oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2005 80,667 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat being fitted

severe engine oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2005 80,665 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

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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S596 RNY is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S596 RNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S596 RNY registered?

S596 RNY is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S596 RNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S596 RNY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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