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R131 VSM

1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager113,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VSM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 98,483 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 98,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,538 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 85,538 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 76,638 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 76,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 58,806 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 58,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes at rear of car starting to corrode

nearside front brake disc corroded and worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

offside front brake disc corroded and worn

runout in offside rear brake

slight play in nearside trackrod end

Pass 1 Sep 2005 51,080 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 51,080 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R131 VSM is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R131 VSM, 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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R131 VSM is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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