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Y203 DFC

2001 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,834 mi
Last recorded60,834 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 DFC
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,834 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn

both headlights deteriorated which is affecting the headlight beam image but light output not seriously reduced nor or damaged.

handbrake has alot of travel but still has reserve.

nearside rear flexible hose retaining bracket insecure.

nearside windscreen washer poor

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,547 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

both front brake discs worn

both headlights deteriorated which is affecting the headlight beam image but light output not seriously reduced nor or damaged.

handbrake has alot of travel but still has reserve.

nearside rear flexible hose retaining bracket insecure.

nearside windscreen washer poor

Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs are pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,916 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs are pitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,114 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,499 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 41,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 39,093 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 39,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 35,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,653 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 32,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y203 DFC is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y203 DFC, 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 Y203 DFC registered?

Y203 DFC is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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