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W217 PLJ

2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,290 mi
Last recorded90,290 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon68,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 PLJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelNeon
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,290 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake has high travel

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre very low inner edge/perished

poor headlamp aim patterns

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake has high travel

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre very low inner edge/perished

poor headlamp aim patterns

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,140 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filler pipe is rusty

handbrake travel is long

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering pipes are rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipe

Fail 8 Jul 2014 83,140 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel filler pipe is rusty

handbrake travel is long

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering pipes are rusty

slight oil leak from gearbox oil cooler pipe

Pass 29 Jun 2013 74,847 miles

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

front fog lights n/w

front tyres are a different size to the rear

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2013 74,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front fog lights n/w

front tyres are a different size to the rear

rear exhaust rusty

wipers poor and split

Pass 27 Jun 2012 68,855 miles

Air bag light on

Front fog lamps inop.

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)

horn on seperate switch

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,393 miles

Air bag light on

Horn on seperate switch

N/S/Rear tyre to keep checked

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

fuel filler pipes are rusty

headlamp lenses in poor condition(polished)

slight transmission fluid leak from radiator

Fail 16 Jul 2010 57,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

fuel filler pipes are rusty

headlamp lenses in poor condition(polished)

slight transmission fluid leak from radiator

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,216 miles

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

battery in low state of charge

Fail 17 Jul 2009 54,216 miles

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

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery in low state of charge

Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,019 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 49,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 37,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 37,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 20,705 miles

middle stop lamp not working can not tell if wire to work

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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W217 PLJ is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W217 PLJ, 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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W217 PLJ is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Neon, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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