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97D64893

1997 Dodge Caravan

Green Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,044 mi
Last recorded99,044 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Dodge Caravan132,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97D64893
MakeDodge
ModelCaravan
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 99,044 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside mirror is loose

Fail 25 Oct 2019 99,021 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses are faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack tie bar is worn

all brake pipes are very corroded

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are perished and cracked

up and down movement on steering wheel

How Reliable is the Dodge Caravan?

Based on 1,275 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 72
fog lamp not working 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 34
Direction indicator incorrect colour 30
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97D64893 is a 1997 Dodge Caravan in Green with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Dodge Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 132,393 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 Dodge Caravan fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 97D64893, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Dodge Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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97D64893 is a 1997 Dodge Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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