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R443 VLU

1997 Chrysler Voyager

Red Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,982 mi
Last recorded127,982 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Voyager116,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR443 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 127,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 126,967 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 124,617 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 124,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak and reservoir low ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,908 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

PAS pipes corroded

brake hoses aged / corrosion on metal pipework

evidence of coolant leak

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres heavily perished / cracking

n/s/r shock absorber misting of oil

rear brake pipework corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017

oil cooler pipes leaking

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

brake pipework heavily corroded on rear / brake hoses corroded ferrules

front tyres wearing heavily on edges

front tyres wearing heavily on edges

fuel filler pipe corroded / hose deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,514 miles

OIL COOLER HAS SEEPAGE OF OIL

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

PAS PIPEWORK CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPEWORK HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

STEERING RACK PINION DAMP

Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,514 miles

OIL COOLER HAS SEEPAGE OF OIL

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

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

PAS PIPEWORK CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPEWORK HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

STEERING RACK PINION DAMP

Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,307 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

drivers window inop

evident coolant leak in pulley area

head lamp patterns weak / lenses deteriorated

o/s/f top suspension mount worn

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on edges

oil cooler pipework heavily built up with oil

radiator aged / deteriorated

rear metal brakepipes heavily corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,763 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant level low / evident coolant leak in pulley area.

drivers window inop

head lamp patterns weak / lenses deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge / recommend tracking

o/s/f top suspension mount deteriorated evident noise on lock to lock checks

oil cooler pipework heavily built up with oil from leak

radiator aged / deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

tyre pressures low

various oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2014 112,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

coolant level low / evident coolant leak in pulley area.

drivers window inop

head lamp patterns weak / lenses deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing heavily on outer edge / recommend tracking

o/s/f top suspension mount deteriorated evident noise on lock to lock checks

oil cooler pipework heavily built up with oil from leak

radiator aged / deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

travel on hand brake

tyre pressures low

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2013 107,669 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

head lamp patterns weak lenses deteriorated

o/s/f top suspension mount deteriorated evident noise on lock to lock checks

overheated during MOT requires attention

rear metal brake pipes corroded

staining of anti freeze in pulley area

travel on hand brake

various oil leaks / oil level low

Fail 4 Jun 2013 107,583 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

head lamp patterns weak lenses deteriorated

o/s/f top suspension mount deteriorated evident noise on lock to lock checks

overheated during MOT requires attention

rear metal brake pipes corroded

staining of anti freeze in pulley area

travel on hand brake

various oil leaks / oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2012 101,362 miles

battery insecure

Fail 30 May 2012 145,363 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

battery insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,888 miles

handbrake travel long

oil leaks

windows of vehicle tinted

Fail 15 Jun 2011 92,866 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

oil leaks

windows of vehicle tinted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 81,821 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but not affecting beam image

front side windows tinted in excess of legal requirements

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

recommend replacing wiper blades

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,821 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated but not affecting beam image

front side windows tinted in excess of legal requirements

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

recommend replacing wiper blades

various engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 29 May 2009 74,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front side windows tinted in excess of legal requirements

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

recommend replacing wiper blades

various engine and gear oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2009 74,211 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

airbag light on

front brake pads wearing very low n/s warning device noise when rotating wheel

front side windows tinted in excess of legal requirements

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

recommend replacing wiper blades

various engine and gear oil leaks

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner and outer edges

steering rack damp

Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake fluid low.

Child seat fitted nearside rear center.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion and mountings showing age.

Handbrake travel.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing surface corrosion age and wear.

Nearside front tyre heavily worn inner and outer edges.

Seat belts showing age.

Steering rack damp.

Various minor oil leaks.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,521 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jun 2007 58,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise cracking in n/s/r tyre

oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2006 50,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge recommend tracking

Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,737 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge recommend tracking

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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R443 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager in Red with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R443 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 R443 VLU registered?

R443 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R443 VLU shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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