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S789 UKK

1998 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,854 mi
Last recorded66,854 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS789 UKK
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,854 miles

backrest on drivers seat has padded covering detached from seat frame

engine and gearbox oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe not fully supported and becoming rusty

front to rear metal brake pipe becoming rusty

fuel tank filler neck pipe becoming rusty

offside front inner door panel insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2008 66,854 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox oil leak

backrest on drivers seat has padded covering detached from seat frame

front to rear fuel pipe not fully supported and becoming rusty

front to rear metal brake pipe becoming rusty

fuel tank filler neck pipe becoming rusty

offside front inner door panel insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2008 66,812 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,379 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 59,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S789 UKK is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S789 UKK, 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 S789 UKK registered?

S789 UKK is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S789 UKK safe to buy?

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