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S518 JFL

1998 Dodge Grand Caravan

Purple Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,917 mi
Last recorded122,917 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 JFL
MakeDodge
ModelGrand Caravan
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2011 122,917 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

offside front inner track rod has slight play in a ball joint

Pass 19 Jan 2010 111,451 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 111,451 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 104,233 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 104,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 97,682 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 89,847 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2007 89,847 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)

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

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2006 83,958 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 83,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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S518 JFL is a 1998 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%.

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 S518 JFL, 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 28 years old, this Dodge Grand Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S518 JFL is a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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