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N229 CAV

1996 Dodge Grand Caravan

Purple Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,393 mi
Last recorded169,393 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan138,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 CAV
MakeDodge
ModelGrand Caravan
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2011 169,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 163,760 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 157,906 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 157,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 152,744 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 152,744 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre has sings of chafing on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2007 144,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 144,150 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 159,454 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 139,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust corroded at rear

How Reliable is the Dodge Grand Caravan?

Based on 1,675 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
fog lamp not working 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 38
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N229 CAV is a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan in Purple with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 138,382 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 Dodge Grand Caravan fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N229 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Grand Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Dodge Grand Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N229 CAV is a 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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