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R218 AMS

1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Green Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

143,701 mi
Last recorded143,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager104,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 AMS
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 143,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 140,965 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

n/s&o/s outer sills corroded & holed outwith 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 7 Jul 2014 140,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

n/s&o/s outer sills corroded & holed outwith 30cm of prescribed area

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2013 139,577 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes have a protective covering

front to rear brake pipes greased and have a protective covering

underneath has various corrosion

various rear bushes deteriated

Fail 22 Jul 2013 139,521 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes have a protective covering

front to rear brake pipes greased and have a protective covering

underneath has various corrosion

various rear bushes deteriated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 137,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 137,244 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre on shoulder

Pass 26 Aug 2011 133,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play detected at both front rack-ends

Fail 10 Aug 2011 133,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play detected at both front steering rack-ends

Pass 23 Jul 2010 124,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 116,800 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 116,800 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 136,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 99,858 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 99,850 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2006 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 94,006 miles

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

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

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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R218 AMS is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Green with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R218 AMS, 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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R218 AMS is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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