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R179 NLJ

1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Purple Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,789 mi
Last recorded187,789 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager104,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 NLJ
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 187,789 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 174,847 miles

o/s indicator visual tell tale inop

Fail 22 Sep 2010 174,826 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s indicator visual tell tale inop

Pass 30 Sep 2009 174,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 174,442 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

really bad water leak from water pump

Pass 24 Jun 2008 171,923 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 171,894 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF wiper blade split

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF wiper blade split

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

no power steering fluid in resevoir

Pass 21 Jun 2007 162,013 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 162,009 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear seats not fitted

Faint brake judder

Front numberplate cracked

Slight wear both trackrod ends

Pass 9 Jun 2006 148,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight wear in N/S of steering rack

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Grand Voyager?

Based on 387,238 MOT tests across 25,998 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,033
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
25,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,896
parking brake recording little or no effort 15,574
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,479
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,244
position lamp(s) not working 9,373
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R179 NLJ is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Purple with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,953 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 Grand Voyager fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 26,896 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Grand Voyager typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Chrysler Grand Voyager is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R179 NLJ is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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