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S890 JCU

1998 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,588 mi
Last recorded83,588 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 JCU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,588 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s wiper rubber split on ends

n/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 19 Jul 2013 83,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s wiper rubber split on ends

n/s/r tyre starting to crack & perish

Fail 29 Jun 2013 83,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,243 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,239 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,363 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 74,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,576 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,159 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,614 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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S890 JCU is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S890 JCU, 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 S890 JCU registered?

S890 JCU is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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