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R240 VLU

1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager

Green Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,996 mi
Last recorded166,996 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 VLU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 166,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 166,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 157,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 151,484 miles

front bumper insecure

front number plate slightly insecure

nearside front headlamp damaged but does not affect image

Pass 28 Mar 2011 143,840 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 143,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 139,665 miles

Front engine mounting rubber broken

Mid row seats fitted with child seats preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 139,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front engine mounting rubber broken

Mid row seats fitted with child seats preventing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 134,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 120,076 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside rear brake low effort on parking brake

Fail 8 May 2007 120,076 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

offside rear brake low effort on parking brake

Fail 28 Sep 2006 106,721 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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R240 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager in Green with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R240 VLU, 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 R240 VLU registered?

R240 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R240 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 VLU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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