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R470 VLU

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Green Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,971 mi
Last recorded142,971 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 VLU
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 142,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle being used as a van, full of tools and spares . Unable to test seat belts fully

Fail 1 Dec 2011 142,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle being used as a van, full of tools and spares . Unable to test seat belts fully

Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,627 miles

Battery insecure

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

far rear seats have been removed

Fail 3 Jun 2010 118,627 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

far rear seats have been removed

Pass 3 Dec 2008 98,810 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 98,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 85,148 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 85,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 74,253 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 73,863 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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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R470 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Green with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 112,966 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 R470 VLU, 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 29 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 R470 VLU registered?

R470 VLU is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R470 VLU safe to buy?

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