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P517 XFW

1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,465 mi
Last recorded174,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 XFW
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 174,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 161,107 miles

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

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

power steering pipes rusted

Fail 17 Nov 2009 161,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

power steering pipes rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 152,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 152,846 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 136,713 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both sills damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2007 136,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

both sills damaged

offside front drop link cable tied to steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2006 117,815 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 117,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Voyager?

Based on 42,081 MOT tests across 3,984 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
7,237
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,198
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,843
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,781
position lamp(s) not working 1,685
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,509
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P517 XFW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 113,446 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-jeep Voyager fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P517 XFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P517 XFW registered?

P517 XFW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P517 XFW safe to buy?

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