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GEL 437L

1997 Chrysler Neon

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,956 mi
Last recorded71,956 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Neon73,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEL 437L
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 71,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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GEL 437L is a 1997 Chrysler Neon in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 73,964 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 GEL 437L, 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 29 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEL 437L registered?

GEL 437L is a 1997 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is GEL 437L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEL 437L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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