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S944 JAJ

1998 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,964 mi
Last recorded46,964 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 JAJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2008 46,964 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 43,758 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic 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)

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

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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S944 JAJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S944 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

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What year was S944 JAJ registered?

S944 JAJ is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S944 JAJ safe to buy?

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