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S189 OTY

1999 Chrysler Neon

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,918 mi
Last recorded73,918 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Chrysler Neon69,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 OTY
MakeChrysler
ModelNeon
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2011 73,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil light illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,315 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all suspension components corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar drop link bushes heavy age cracking

front brake discs corroded

heavy damponess n/s rear shock absorber

heavy oil leak

heavy water damage to front plate

play in steering column top mount

play in track rod ends under load

poor beam patterns

poor damping from n/s rear shock close to limit

Fail 13 Feb 2010 67,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all suspension components corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar drop link bushes heavy age cracking

front brake discs corroded

heavy damponess n/s rear shock absorber

heavy oil leak

heavy water damage to front plate

play in steering column top mount

play in track rod ends under load

poor beam patterns

poor damping from n/s rear shock close to limit

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror lenze missin

Fail 9 Feb 2009 60,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s mirror lenze missin

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,490 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2008 53,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,569 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 46,561 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 41,179 miles

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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S189 OTY is a 1999 Chrysler Neon in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Chrysler Neon models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,282 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 S189 OTY, 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 27 years old, this Chrysler Neon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S189 OTY is a 1999 Chrysler Neon, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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