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R408 VLU

1997 Chrysler Voyager

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,197 mi
Last recorded142,197 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Voyager116,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,197 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 142,101 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 133,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front major oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Fail 12 Oct 2015 133,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front major oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Fail 15 Oct 2014 123,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 123,627 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 114,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Oil leak

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

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

sterring slightly tight on lock to lock check

Pass 26 Oct 2012 105,064 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 105,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2011 103,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and lipped

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

very heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,721 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and lipped

front metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

very heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2010 101,192 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bad oil leak to engine

rear wiper split ,surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,784 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 96,098 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 96,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,996 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 91,985 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bad engine oil leaks

brake pedal spongey

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,166 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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R408 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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 R408 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 R408 VLU registered?

R408 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R408 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 VLU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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