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R217 XJW

1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

153,087 mi
Last recorded153,087 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager113,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 XJW
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 153,087 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 134,662 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 2 Sep 2011 134,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 31 Aug 2011 134,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 119,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 107,943 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 97,809 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 97,809 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,252 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,803 miles

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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R217 XJW 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 63.6%.

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 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 R217 XJW, 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 R217 XJW registered?

R217 XJW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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