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R505 KLJ

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Purple Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,182 mi
Last recorded121,182 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 KLJ
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 121,182 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 116,836 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 116,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2011 103,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 95,110 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

cuts & scuffing to nearside rear tyre

nearside front washer part blocked

park brake travel high

reduced effort nearside rear parl brake

Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,018 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 79,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 69,822 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 69,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 KLJ is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Purple with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R505 KLJ, 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 R505 KLJ registered?

R505 KLJ is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R505 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 KLJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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