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W279 EJO

2000 Chrysler Neon

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,613 mi
Last recorded168,613 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Chrysler Neon68,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 EJO
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 168,613 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on the edges

power steering feels heavy.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 157,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front engine mounting split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 143,756 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs corroded

front o/s & rear n/s brake pads getting low

o/s/f engine mount defective

Fail 23 Mar 2012 143,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs corroded

front o/s & rear n/s brake pads getting low

o/s/f engine mount defective

Pass 25 Mar 2011 125,183 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 24 Mar 2011 125,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

small cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 108,959 miles

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)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,950 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 91,848 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low o/s

hand brake high

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f tyre very low on outer edge

spark plug fitted to sump in place of sump plug

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,406 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 25,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 25,370 miles

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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W279 EJO is a 2000 Chrysler 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 Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 68,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W279 EJO, 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 W279 EJO registered?

W279 EJO is a 2000 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 16 August 2000.

Is W279 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W279 EJO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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