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Y479 HWJ

2001 Chrysler Neon

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,382 mi
Last recorded57,382 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 HWJ
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,382 miles

Slight play detected in offside steering and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 2 Dec 2014 57,382 miles

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

Slight play detected in offside steering and it would appear that the steering system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,581 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 55,581 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 53,353 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,351 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,507 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

front discs worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,475 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 49,378 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)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,765 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 45,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,330 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 36,330 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads low

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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Y479 HWJ is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y479 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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What year was Y479 HWJ registered?

Y479 HWJ is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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