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Y494 KJM

2001 Chrysler Neon

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY494 KJM
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 99,229 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight blow evident from rear box

front wipers smear slightly

play in steering rack

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight oil stains on steering rack

Fail 21 May 2010 99,229 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust system corroded and slight blow evident from rear box

front wipers smear slightly

play in steering rack

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight oil stains on steering rack

Pass 22 May 2009 98,751 miles

ancillary drive belts beginning to crack

both nearside and offside front, tyre valve stems perished

engine oilstained

exhaust system slightly corroded

grease nipple missing from offside front lower balljoint

main beam tell tale lamp inoperative

nearside front wishbone arm rear bush beginning to unbond

slight gearbox oilstains

slight oilstains on power steering pipes and rack

windscreen stonechipped

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Fail 22 May 2009 98,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ancillary drive belts beginning to crack

both nearside and offside front, tyre valve stems perished

engine oilstained

exhaust system slightly corroded

grease nipple missing from offside front lower balljoint

main beam tell tale lamp inoperative

nearside front wishbone arm rear bush beginning to unbond

slight brake bind from nearside rear

slight gearbox oilstains

slight oilstains on power steering pipes and rack

windscreen stonechipped

windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 May 2008 97,618 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Fail 8 May 2008 97,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 11 May 2007 91,605 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 73,040 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 73,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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Y494 KJM is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 Y494 KJM, 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 Y494 KJM registered?

Y494 KJM is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y494 KJM safe to buy?

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