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R979 JFL

1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Purple Petrol 3301cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,259 mi
Last recorded87,259 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager104,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 JFL
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,301cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 87,259 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag warning light staying on

Fail 24 Jan 2013 87,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag warning light staying on

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,235 miles

brake pedel has travel

rear suspension corroded

rear tow bar corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 81,235 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

brake pedel has travel

rear suspension corroded

rear tow bar corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 74,845 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 74,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 65,308 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 58,674 miles

engine oil level low

unable to measure brake pads

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 58,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

rear exhaust corroded

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 28 Mar 2007 57,422 miles

cant measure brake pads

Pass 5 Oct 2005 49,959 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2005 49,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

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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R979 JFL is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Purple with a 3,301cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,953 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 R979 JFL, 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 28 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 R979 JFL registered?

R979 JFL is a 1998 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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