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AE57 VEL

2008 Chrysler Town & Country

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,297 mi
Last recorded135,297 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Chrysler Town & Country77,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 VEL
MakeChrysler
ModelTown & Country
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 135,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 132,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside water inside headlight

centre stop now rear fog light

reversing light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2023 132,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside water inside headlight

reversing light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2022 129,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet around pipe (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 15 Sep 2022 129,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet around pipe (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,846 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded /scored

All brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,122 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 119,121 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 108,689 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage On power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage To power steering pump (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 108,688 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported In engine bay (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Under vehicle (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage On power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage To power steering pump (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 90,588 miles

both front tyres worn on inner / outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,697 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

exhaust corroding

rear brakes noisey when spining

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,555 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

slight oil leak present

Fail 5 Sep 2013 71,442 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high leavel brake light not working

slight oil leak present

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,273 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Town & Country?

Based on 754 MOT tests across 141 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,713
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
fog lamp not working 14
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
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AE57 VEL is a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler Town & Country models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 77,032 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 Town & Country fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 VEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Town & Country typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler Town & Country is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE57 VEL is a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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