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Y524 BCV

2001 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,084 mi
Last recorded66,084 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Chrysler Neon62,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 BCV
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,084 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 66,071 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,010 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 May 2011 57,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,056 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,615 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,293 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 35,023 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 34,970 miles

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

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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Y524 BCV is a 2001 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc 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 Y524 BCV, 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 Y524 BCV registered?

Y524 BCV is a 2001 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y524 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 BCV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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