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P745 ESO

1997 Dodge Caravan

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

186,289 mi
Last recorded186,289 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Dodge Caravan132,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 ESO
MakeDodge
ModelCaravan
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 186,289 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust not centre to body and knocking

Fail 29 Apr 2008 186,289 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust not centre to body and knocking

Fail 27 Mar 2008 186,101 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 161,310 miles

no rear seats fitted , full inspection of seat belts not undertaken

Fail 29 Dec 2006 161,205 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

no rear seats fitted full inspection of seat belts unable to do

How Reliable is the Dodge Caravan?

Based on 1,275 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
6,699
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 72
fog lamp not working 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 34
Direction indicator incorrect colour 30
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P745 ESO is a 1997 Dodge Caravan in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Dodge Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 132,393 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 Caravan fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P745 ESO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Dodge Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P745 ESO registered?

P745 ESO is a 1997 Dodge Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P745 ESO safe to buy?

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