Chrysler Jeep Neon (2001)
2001 Chrysler Jeep Neon
CarHunch analysed 271 real MOT records for the 2001 Chrysler Jeep Neon. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Chrysler-Jeep Neon is a below-average performer on the MOT, with a 70.3% first-time pass rate that trails the UK average of 80% by nearly 10 percentage points. One in five of these cars (21%) have presented dangerous defects at some point, which is a meaningful safety concern for potential buyers.
These Neons have covered modest mileage for their age (median of 65,556 miles), yet they're accumulating serious problems: an average of 3.36 failures and 16.4 advisories per test, suggesting inherent reliability issues rather than wear from heavy use. If you're considering one, factor in regular remedial work and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection, particularly around any structural or brake components that have triggered dangerous defect flags.
What to check before buying a 2001 Chrysler Jeep Neon
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 270 | 70.2% | 3.37 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Chrysler Jeep Neon vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Chrysler Jeep Neon vehicles fall between 52,163 and 81,775 miles.
2001 Chrysler Jeep Neon — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (12% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Chrysler Jeep Neon
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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87.4%
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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87.2%
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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55.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.5%
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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44.3%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
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41.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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