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R226 VLU

1997 Chrysler Voyager

Purple Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,602 mi
Last recorded149,602 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Voyager116,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 149,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 147,723 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 147,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 144,778 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 144,770 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 142,356 miles

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

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

O/S outer CV boot is perishing

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 142,318 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S outer CV boot is perishing

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 139,735 miles

Brake warning indicates a fault

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

Nearside and offside front door glasses tinted

Nearside rear wheel inner brake fliud residue

Fail 3 Jun 2011 139,734 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake warning indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside and offside front door glasses tinted

Nearside rear wheel inner brake fliud residue

Pass 19 Jun 2010 131,478 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 123,991 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 117,020 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 109,271 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 109,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,396 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 97,394 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Chrysler Voyager?

Based on 217,749 MOT tests across 16,380 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,849
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,182
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,176
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,376
position lamp(s) not working 7,229
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R226 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager in Purple with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 116,145 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 Voyager fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 16,849 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R226 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R226 VLU registered?

R226 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R226 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 VLU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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