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R490 TEW

1998 Chrysler Voyager

Purple Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

186,644 mi
Last recorded186,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Voyager107,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 TEW
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 186,644 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stering wheel security lock not working

Fail 23 Jan 2014 186,644 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stering wheel security lock not working

Pass 15 Jan 2013 183,059 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 183,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 179,728 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 179,724 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 174,709 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 174,676 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 158,173 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 158,173 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 148,882 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 140,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2008 140,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 132,705 miles

brake pipes corroding

brakes feel "spongy"

o/s/f tyre near limit

oil leaks

Fail 31 Mar 2006 125,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2006 125,456 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R490 TEW is a 1998 Chrysler Voyager in Purple with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 107,536 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 R490 TEW, 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 28 years old, this Chrysler Voyager is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R490 TEW registered?

R490 TEW is a 1998 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R490 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 TEW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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