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V981 DRU

2000 Chrysler Neon

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,792 mi
Last recorded117,792 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Neon68,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 DRU
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlamp images poor

offside rear tyre worn c lose to limit and going out of shape..185/65HR14

rear exhaust blow. advise attention

Pass 30 Nov 2012 112,558 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

rear exhaust blowing close to join...advise attention

Fail 30 Nov 2012 112,558 miles

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

both headlamp patterns poor

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

rear exhaust blowing close to join...advise attention

Pass 18 Nov 2011 105,804 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2011 105,804 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,110 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 97,105 miles

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

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

Both headlamp glasses "frosted" and beams slightly out of focus

Front number plate starting to discolour and separate

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside rear tyre punctured to close to inner soulder for repair 185/65 HR 14

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 87,730 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre ON limits.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 87,729 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre ON limits.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 79,114 miles

front registration plate poor condition

offside front door trim panel not fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2008 78,780 miles

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

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

front registration plate poor condition

offside front door trim panel not fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2007 67,954 miles

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

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

center seat belt missing

front number plate delaminated

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,607 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,607 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,402 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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V981 DRU is a 2000 Chrysler Neon in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V981 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 V981 DRU registered?

V981 DRU is a 2000 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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