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R239 VLU

1997 Chrysler Voyager

Red Petrol 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,982 mi
Last recorded159,982 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Voyager116,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 159,982 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 155,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2014 154,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 May 2013 125,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

side windows tinted

Pass 29 May 2012 145,605 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 145,582 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 139,576 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 139,566 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 133,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 12 May 2010 133,574 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 18 May 2009 126,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s seat behind drivers seat requires attention

Pass 20 May 2008 116,814 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 109,060 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 109,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 102,661 miles

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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R239 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager in Red with a 2,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R239 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.

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What year was R239 VLU registered?

R239 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R239 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R239 VLU shows 15 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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