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R801 RVJ

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Green Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,166 mi
Last recorded200,166 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager112,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 RVJ
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 200,166 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 186,878 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 186,878 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 176,081 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 176,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 168,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 156,514 miles

advise nearside rear foot brake effort low slightly and hand brake effort slightly low

advise offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 14 Mar 2008 156,422 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

advise nearside rear foot brake effort low slightly and hand brake effort slightly low

advise offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Mar 2007 148,843 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 148,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

low reading on n/s hand brake

Pass 20 Mar 2006 142,138 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 141,832 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

all rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test †slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

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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R801 RVJ is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Green with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R801 RVJ, 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 R801 RVJ registered?

R801 RVJ is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R801 RVJ safe to buy?

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