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R231 AGY

1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager

Blue Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,979 mi
Last recorded181,979 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 AGY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 181,979 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box front (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer box rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 80% (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pattern ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 166,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 166,170 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 144,945 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 144,885 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,584 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside headlight beam pattern distorted

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 110,850 miles

battery insucure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 110,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insucure

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,378 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 91,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,656 miles

outer front brake pad starting to wear recommend wheel off inspection

wipers are starting to split but clear the screen

Fail 20 Apr 2012 88,655 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

outer front brake pad starting to wear recommend wheel off inspection

wipers are starting to split but clear the screen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,206 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2010 75,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

holes in center and rear silencers and starting to rott

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,033 miles

holes in center and rear silencers and starting to rott

Fail 3 Feb 2009 67,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,661 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 56,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 45,713 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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R231 AGY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager in Blue with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R231 AGY, 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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R231 AGY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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