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R261 VLU

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Blue Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,596 mi
Last recorded139,596 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 139,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Apr 2011 135,598 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 135,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 129,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 129,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hi level stop lamp not working.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 124,495 miles

Front nearside lower suspension arm - slight play in front bush

Front offside and both rear tyres are not correct load index

Fail 14 Mar 2009 124,495 miles

Front nearside lower suspension arm - slight play in front bush

Front offside and both rear tyres are not correct load index

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,591 miles

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

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

front section of exhaust rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2008 119,591 miles

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

front section of exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2006 116,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm) and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 111,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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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R261 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Blue with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 112,966 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 R261 VLU, 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 29 years old, this Chrysler Grand Voyager is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R261 VLU registered?

R261 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R261 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 VLU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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