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Y478 HWJ

2001 Chrysler Neon

Gold Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,510 mi
Last recorded104,510 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 HWJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,510 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 19 May 2016 99,622 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 99,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 90,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2015 90,598 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2014 82,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2013 74,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 67,770 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 59,861 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 59,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,262 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,689 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 43,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,359 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,210 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicator

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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Y478 HWJ is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Gold with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y478 HWJ, 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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Y478 HWJ is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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