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S998 BUF

1998 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Neon71,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 BUF
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,369 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,368 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 86,838 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 83,822 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 83,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 73,832 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 73,799 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 70,759 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 70,759 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 64,962 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 64,962 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 60,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,436 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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S998 BUF is a 1998 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S998 BUF, 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 S998 BUF registered?

S998 BUF is a 1998 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S998 BUF safe to buy?

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