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W197 RYC

2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,445 mi
Last recorded103,445 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 RYC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelNeon
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 103,445 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 101,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 101,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,862 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,528 miles

Limited reserve travel on handbrake

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 84,528 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Limited reserve travel on handbrake

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 76,692 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 76,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,299 miles

Handrake lever close to full travel. Adjustment necessary

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,376 miles

customer advised front / rear brake pads worn low.

handbrake lever travel at higher limit.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 56,137 miles

Transmission fluid leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,239 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 51,239 miles

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Neon?

Based on 13,195 MOT tests across 1,496 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
4,950
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 679
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 501
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 494
Brake pipe excessively corroded 494
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W197 RYC is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Neon fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W197 RYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Neon typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W197 RYC is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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