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R505 DFC

1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Black Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,067 mi
Last recorded155,067 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager104,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 DFC
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 155,067 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside number plate light dim

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 19 Nov 2011 151,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 144,832 miles

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

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion across rear axle and front to rear

Pass 3 Nov 2009 138,925 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs deteriorating

both front,both cross axle, and both front to rear brake pipes coroding

nearside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

slight play in steering rack,both sides

Fail 3 Nov 2009 138,925 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs deteriorating

both front,both cross axle, and both front to rear brake pipes coroding

nearside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorated

slight play in steering rack,both sides

Fail 13 Nov 2008 133,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

both front brake discs coroded on inner edges

both front tyres 3mm on edges

nearside rear shockabsorber shroud coroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 133,864 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both front brake discs coroded on inner edges

both front tyres 3mm on edges

nearside rear shockabsorber shroud coroded

Pass 6 Nov 2007 129,669 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 124,907 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 124,907 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 115,883 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 115,883 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R505 DFC is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Black with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,953 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 R505 DFC, 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 28 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 R505 DFC registered?

R505 DFC is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R505 DFC safe to buy?

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