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VX51 XKO

2001 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,639 mi
Last recorded100,639 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 XKO
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight lenses deteriorating

oil level low [topped up]

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2014 100,639 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlight lenses deteriorating

oil level low [topped up]

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2013 90,751 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 90,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,803 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 88,785 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 86,953 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes slight unbonding

Fail 5 Oct 2011 86,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones rear bushes slight unbonding

Pass 9 Oct 2010 84,239 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,797 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 79,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 79,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 77,759 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 77,759 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 66,910 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 66,910 miles

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

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

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 XKO is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XKO, 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 XKO registered?

VX51 XKO is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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