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VX51 LUE

2001 Chrysler Neon

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,128 mi
Last recorded96,128 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LUE
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,128 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sides front tyres cracked on shoulders

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both sides front tyres cracked on shoulders

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,342 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs ofcorrosion (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 88,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 84,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel

sidewall damage to both front tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2014 84,869 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel

sidewall damage to both front tyres

Pass 13 Feb 2013 77,903 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 77,903 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,352 miles

Battery insecure

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)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 70,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,105 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 46,766 miles

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

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)

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 6 Sep 2006 39,127 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 39,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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VX51 LUE is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VX51 LUE, 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 VX51 LUE registered?

VX51 LUE is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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