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R831 VLB

1998 Chrysler Voyager

Purple Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,618 mi
Last recorded169,618 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Voyager107,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 VLB
MakeChrysler
ModelVoyager
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 169,618 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 169,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 148,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 132,636 miles

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

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

centre exhaust is blowing slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,583 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 124,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 179,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 113,208 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN DUE TO CORROSION BUT STILL SECURED BY TEMPORARY MEANS.

REAR FOOT BRAKE EFFORT AT N/S AND O/S WHEELS JUST ONLY MET THE MINIMUM BRAKING EFFORT REQUIRED.

Pass 27 May 2010 105,206 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 103,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,843 miles

Front to Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Middle and Rear exhaust and associated mountings are corroded and replacement is advised.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear and Offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded and wire wrapped.

Nearside rear and Offside rear sills damaged.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 95,843 miles

Front to Rear metal brake pipes are corroded.

Middle and Rear exhaust and associated mountings are corroded and replacement is advised.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear and Offside rear metal brake pipes are corroded and wire wrapped.

Nearside rear and Offside rear sills damaged.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,548 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working.

Front registration plate is cracked.

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 81,492 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 81,492 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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R831 VLB is a 1998 Chrysler Voyager in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R831 VLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R831 VLB registered?

R831 VLB is a 1998 Chrysler Voyager, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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