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CHRYSLER VOYAGER1997 · 3.3L PETROL

R81 TUJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 CHRYSLER VOYAGER is a PETROL vehicle with a 3301cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 129,064.

MOT
Expired
Expires 05/04/2013
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/11/2012
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
3301cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing for the past fourteen years. The last recorded test occurred in March 2012 at 129,064 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects. Because no MOT has been performed since then, there is no verified evidence of the current structural integrity, braking efficiency, or mechanical safety. The maintenance trend appears stable in the final entry, but the extreme gap in records renders historical data obsolete for a modern assessment. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-nine year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,450 miles per year. Between May 2009 and March 2012, the vehicle covered 15,831 miles over nearly three years, indicating consistent low usage. However, the stagnant mileage since 2012 suggests the car may have sat stationary for extended periods. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components, fluid de-oxygenation, perished tyres, and internal corrosion within brake lines, which are not captured by low mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension, as the history shows recurring issues in these areas. The 2010 failure highlighted critically worn front pads and weakened discs, while the 2009 advisory noted corrosion across multiple brake pipes and play in the nearside track rod end. Given the age and the long hiatus, the inspector should specifically check for seized calipers, perished brake hoses, and significant structural rust on the chassis. Testing the state of the tyres and suspension bushings is also vital to ensure the low mileage has not masked age-related material failure.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing for the past fourteen years. The last recorded test occurred in March 2012 at 129,064 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects. Because no MOT has been performed since then, there is no verified evidence of the current structural integrity, braking efficiency, or mechanical safety. The maintenance trend appears stable in the final entry, but the extreme gap in records renders historical data obsolete for a modern assessment. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twenty-nine year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,450 miles per year. Between May 2009 and March 2012, the vehicle covered 15,831 miles over nearly three years, indicating consistent low usage. However, the stagnant mileage since 2012 suggests the car may have sat stationary for extended periods. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber components, fluid de-oxygenation, perished tyres, and internal corrosion within brake lines, which are not captured by low mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension, as the history shows recurring issues in these areas. The 2010 failure highlighted critically worn front pads and weakened discs, while the 2009 advisory noted corrosion across multiple brake pipes and play in the nearside track rod end. Given the age and the long hiatus, the inspector should specifically check for seized calipers, perished brake hoses, and significant structural rust on the chassis. Testing the state of the tyres and suspension bushings is also vital to ensure the low mileage has not masked age-related material failure.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Chrysler Voyager (R81 TUJ), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2009 to March 2012.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.

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