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R527 MSA

1998 Chrysler Voyager

Purple Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,921 mi
Last recorded151,921 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Voyager107,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 MSA
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 151,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2011 141,726 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 141,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 133,088 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 133,071 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 124,348 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discks starting to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2009 124,322 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front brake discks starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2007 120,427 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 120,403 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 114,568 miles

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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R527 MSA is a 1998 Chrysler Voyager in Purple with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R527 MSA, 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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R527 MSA is a 1998 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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