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R553 KLJ

1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,075 mi
Last recorded172,075 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager113,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 KLJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelVoyager
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 172,075 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel tank obscuring some brake pipes making inspection not possible

Fail 8 Apr 2014 172,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

fuel tank obscuring some brake pipes making inspection not possible

Pass 12 Apr 2013 133,260 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

interior mirror missing

only 4 seats fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 133,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

interior mirror missing

only 4 seats fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2011 129,575 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 129,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,279 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 121,057 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 111,000 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 111,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 103,499 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

air bag light on.

Fail 16 Oct 2008 103,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

air bag light on.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 100,595 miles

front number plate damaged

rear tail-gate stay weak

signs of oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Oct 2007 100,595 miles

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

front number plate damaged

rear tail-gate stay weak

signs of oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Oct 2006 95,010 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 95,008 miles

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

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Voyager?

Based on 42,081 MOT tests across 3,984 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
7,237
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,198
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,843
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,781
position lamp(s) not working 1,685
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,509
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R553 KLJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 113,446 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-jeep Voyager fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R553 KLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Voyager typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Voyager is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R553 KLJ registered?

R553 KLJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Voyager, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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