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R437 VLU

1997 Chrysler Voyager

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,182 mi
Last recorded110,182 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Voyager116,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,182 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,046 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 103,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 96,319 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear rubber bump stops deteriorated

wheel alignment strongly advised

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear rubber bump stops deteriorated

wheel alignment strongly advised

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,822 miles

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

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

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

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

full wheel alignment / steering geometry strongly advised

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2008 80,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,842 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 72,667 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 72,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Catalytic converter monolith broken

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

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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R437 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R437 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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R437 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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