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V974 DRU

2000 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,785 mi
Last recorded90,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Neon68,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 DRU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,785 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 90,778 miles

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 75,430 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,968 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,016 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 64,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,268 miles

front brake pads worn thin

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,896 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre cut on outer edge but cords not visible

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,342 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 37,382 miles

Exhaust earth strap fractured

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight seepage from power steering rack

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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V974 DRU is a 2000 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 68,496 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 V974 DRU, 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 26 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V974 DRU registered?

V974 DRU is a 2000 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V974 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V974 DRU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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