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R297 MEC

1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Red Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,622 mi
Last recorded122,622 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager104,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 MEC
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 122,622 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under car and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal has travel

front tyres cracked

p a s oil on rack /sump

some suspension componants corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 122,140 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake pedal has travel

light corrosion under vehicle

power steering pipes corroded

slight mist of oil around steering rack

various brake pipes have slight corrosion

various suspension and structure components lightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 122,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked on outer walls 215/65/16xl (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked on outer walls 215/65/16xl (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake pedal has travel

front tyres slightly perished

light corrosion under vehicle

power steering pipes corroded

slight mist of oil around steering rack

various brake pipes have slight corrosion

various suspension and structure components lightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 122,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 121,033 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 121,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,485 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 117,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 109,168 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 103,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 95,092 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 95,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,480 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 87,480 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 74,469 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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R297 MEC is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Red with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,953 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 R297 MEC, 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 28 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 R297 MEC registered?

R297 MEC is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R297 MEC safe to buy?

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