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SP51 EFW

2001 Chrysler Neon

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,983 mi
Last recorded76,983 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 EFW
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,983 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,983 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,723 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 69,723 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,225 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 63,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 55,044 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes de bonding

both rear tyres have different profile to front

exhaust systen corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front track rod end boot split

power steering pipe joint damp at pump

Fail 16 Oct 2007 54,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres running soft

both front suspension arm rear bushes de bonding

exhaust corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front track rod end boot split

power steering pipe damp at rocker cover area

rear tyres different profile to the front

traction control light on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,698 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 48,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SP51 EFW is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 62,827 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 SP51 EFW, 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 25 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP51 EFW registered?

SP51 EFW is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 14 October 2001.

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