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Y198 OVL

2001 Chrysler Neon

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,898 mi
Last recorded82,898 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 OVL
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,638 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage might b rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 78,592 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage might b rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 72,454 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,368 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,684 miles

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

rear exhaust box outter shell slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 65,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outter shell slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,834 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 61,834 miles

Centre Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,450 miles

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

brake pipes greased

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 14 Apr 2010 52,721 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,721 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,737 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,737 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight damage n/s front tyre outter sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,297 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 42,958 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 42,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 35,755 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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Y198 OVL is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y198 OVL, 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 Y198 OVL registered?

Y198 OVL is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y198 OVL safe to buy?

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