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P198 RNV

1997 Chrysler Voyager

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,112 mi
Last recorded161,112 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Voyager116,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 RNV
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 161,112 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 160,939 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 151,177 miles

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

Front tyre sizes different to rear tyre sizes

Fail 10 Jun 2013 151,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyre sizes different to rear tyre sizes

Pass 11 Jun 2012 142,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2011 124,494 miles

brake pipes rusty

head light aim on limit and pattern poor

suspension worn and weak

tyres perished

wipers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,536 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 107,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 107,560 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 100,965 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 100,952 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

both front wiper blades splitting

n/s/f tyre outer edge on limits

Pass 1 Jun 2007 98,011 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 98,011 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,144 miles

advise - same as issued with original VT30 number 682132256137.

Fail 1 Jun 2006 95,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gearbox & engine oil leaks.

o/s/f tyre near legal limit.

perishing of o/s/r tyre.

rusted handbrake cable.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

How Reliable is the Chrysler Voyager?

Based on 217,749 MOT tests across 16,380 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,849
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,182
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,176
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,376
position lamp(s) not working 7,229
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P198 RNV is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 116,145 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 Voyager fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 16,849 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P198 RNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P198 RNV is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 21 June 1997.

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