CarVerify

Free Car Check

S933 JAJ

1998 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,181 mi
Last recorded101,181 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 JAJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 101,181 miles

Fuel filler pipe from filler cap to tank corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 101,175 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid discoloured

front tyres close to limit 1856515 osr tyre perished

fuel filler pipes badly corroded and fuel pipe corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded / os front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear brake hoses badly corroded

various dents scratches

very excessive oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,186 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 100,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

auxiliary belt loose

engine misfire / engine speed irratic & air noise

excessive oil leak

front to rear brake pipe & both front corroded

nsf wishbone bush seperating / osf bush slightly

nsr tyre nail on edge/ osr tyre unevenly worn / both front tyres close to limit 1856514T

rear brake hoses corroded / fuel filler pipe badly corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded slight blow

shock absorbers soft?

slight bind osf brake

steering fault

various dents scratches / front reg plate damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,230 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 99,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brakepipes suspect slight corrosion

both os tyres close to limit, nsf tyre 3mm 1856514T

brakes rubbing noise / rear brake imbalance

engine misfire/ travel at handbrake

excessive oil leak

exhaust noisy & corroded/ cat rattle

front brake discs slightly corroded

front to rear pipes corroded/ fuel filler pipe badly corroded

nsf wishbone bush seperating

play os track rod end

play steering rack

wipers damaged / some dents scratches

Pass 30 Jun 2008 97,167 miles

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

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

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

Fuel filler neck cracked near tank

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fuel filler neck cracked near tank

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 90,397 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 90,397 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres bald inner edges

frpnt to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front lower arm bush split

offside jacking point damaged

offside rear tyre pressure low

offside wiper split

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,491 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 80,491 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

catalyst rattling

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
Full Chrysler Neon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S933 JAJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S933 JAJ, 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

How do I check the history of S933 JAJ?

You can check the full history of S933 JAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S933 JAJ registered?

S933 JAJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S933 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S933 JAJ shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S933 JAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S933 JAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.