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R998 RVJ

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager

Purple Petrol 3778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,361 mi
Last recorded129,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager112,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 RVJ
MakeChrysler
ModelGrand Voyager
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 129,361 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 129,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,078 miles

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

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

gear box mount worn and has slight play

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2016 128,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

gear box mount worn and has slight play

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,347 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 122,347 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 120,073 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 120,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,133 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,076 miles

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

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

both rear tyres walls cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2013 94,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2012 92,817 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,076 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,856 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,441 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake travel slightly hgih.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 61,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 60,727 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 60,727 miles

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

nearside wiper blade poor suggest emmediate renewal

rear foot and hand brake readings low

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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R998 RVJ is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager in Purple with a 3,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R998 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 R998 RVJ registered?

R998 RVJ is a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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