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R198 VLU

1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,497 mi
Last recorded171,497 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 VLU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 171,497 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 171,497 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 158,916 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 145,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 134,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 122,095 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 116,466 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 116,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 109,527 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 97,711 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 97,711 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 77,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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R198 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R198 VLU, 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 R198 VLU registered?

R198 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R198 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 VLU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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