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R421 VLU

1997 Chrysler Voyager

Purple Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

13,261 mi
Last recorded13,261 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Voyager116,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 13,261 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 13,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 110,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 110,381 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,424 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 83,424 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,849 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 80,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,299 miles

Front wiper blade worn but still clearing screen

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Rear A.R.B droplink bushes wearing

cut in N/S/F tyre cords not exposed

rear brake lines slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,770 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 73,770 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre deep cut outer wall

Fail 16 Aug 2006 73,756 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Advise brake servo flexing on bulkhead when brake applied

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

advise both front brake calipers flexing on caliper slides when brakes are applied

Pass 27 Jul 2005 70,271 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)

aerial loose.

small cut to N/S/F tyre wall.

small cut to N/S/R tyre wall.

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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R421 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager in Purple with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R421 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R421 VLU registered?

R421 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 10 August 1997.

Is R421 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 VLU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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