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W261 XEX

2000 Chrysler Neon

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,410 mi
Last recorded123,410 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Neon68,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 XEX
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 123,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag lamp on

nearside front tyre ......outer edge worn smooth

offside front tyre ..... inner edge worn

offside rear tyre ....... outer edge wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,703 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 109,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 103,883 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 103,883 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 79,929 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 79,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,696 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,772 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 39,772 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

park brake travel

ATF fluid leak around bottom of radiator

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

alternator belt excessivly deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 8 Jul 2005 34,182 miles

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

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

a.t.f leak around bottom of radiator

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

park brake travel getting excessive

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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W261 XEX is a 2000 Chrysler Neon in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W261 XEX, 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 W261 XEX registered?

W261 XEX is a 2000 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W261 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W261 XEX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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