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R490 ESG

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Black Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,277 mi
Last recorded177,277 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager112,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 ESG
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 177,277 miles

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

exhaust manifold slight leak

front brake discs worn

offside cv boot seaping

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckles

sqeel from offside front

Fail 21 Mar 2015 177,277 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust manifold slight leak

front brake discs worn

offside cv boot seaping

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckles

sqeel from offside front

Pass 22 Mar 2014 171,438 miles

oil leak

parking brake long travel

play steering rack knuckles

Fail 22 Mar 2014 171,438 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

parking brake long travel

play steering rack knuckles

Pass 8 Mar 2013 164,816 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 156,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight leak manifold area

Pass 2 Mar 2012 156,879 miles

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

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

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

oil leak

play in steering rack knuckle joints

rear exhaust bracket corroded

slight leak manifold area

Fail 17 Feb 2011 147,110 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside cv boot seaping

play in steering rack knuckle joints

slight leak exhaust manifold

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Feb 2011 147,110 miles

nearside cv boot seaping

play in steering rack knuckle joints

slight leak exhaust manifold

slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 19 Nov 2009 137,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 137,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight play in OS steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 128,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 121,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 121,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 110,828 miles

engine cataliter converter broken up but vehicle still passed emissions

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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R490 ESG is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Black with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R490 ESG, 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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R490 ESG is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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