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R898 BPW

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Purple Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,850 mi
Last recorded117,850 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager112,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 BPW
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2010 117,850 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 109,899 miles

cuts in tread nearside rear tyre

engine sump damaged + corroded

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 29 Sep 2008 99,513 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 99,513 miles

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 98,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 97,628 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 97,628 miles

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

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

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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R898 BPW is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Purple with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R898 BPW, 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 R898 BPW registered?

R898 BPW is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R898 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 BPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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