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SG52 XEP

2002 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,510 mi
Last recorded113,510 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Chrysler Neon58,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 XEP
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,510 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 108,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 108,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing rough

Fail 23 Jul 2013 108,202 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 98,990 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 98,989 miles

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

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 86,405 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 86,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 75,758 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 75,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,557 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,557 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,199 miles

Both rear discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2007 51,308 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 51,308 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,479 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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SG52 XEP is a 2002 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2002 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 58,175 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 SG52 XEP, 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 24 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG52 XEP registered?

SG52 XEP is a 2002 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SG52 XEP safe to buy?

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