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R391 GGN

1997 Dodge Caravan

Blue Lpg 5200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,254 mi
Last recorded150,254 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Dodge Caravan132,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 GGN
MakeDodge
ModelCaravan
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 150,254 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Surface Corrosion Underneath Vehicle

Underside of Vehicle Covered In Foam

Pass 19 Aug 2017 148,800 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,002 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general under body/and power steering pipework corrosion

n/s and o/s rear hub end float

Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,889 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion chassis/components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,485 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 104,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 103,752 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front top marker light not working

offside front and both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 24 May 2010 102,934 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Apr 2010 102,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake pipes corroding

offside handbrake performance down

slight weep from steering box

Pass 6 May 2009 596,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 100,408 miles

rear number plate needs replacing

slight play on nearside front ball joints

Pass 28 Mar 2007 98,960 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 90,543 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R391 GGN is a 1997 Dodge Caravan in Blue with a 5,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R391 GGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R391 GGN registered?

R391 GGN is a 1997 Dodge Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R391 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 GGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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