Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

29% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager reliable?

Based on MOT data from 613 vehicles, the 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.8%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Chrysler Grand Voyager (1997)

613 real MOT outcomes analysed • 66.8% first-time pass rate

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager

CarHunch analysed 613 real MOT records for the 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 66.8% against the national benchmark of 80%—a real concern. More worrying still, 28.7% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during their MOT history, well above the acceptable threshold and a genuine safety red flag for any prospective buyer.

These vans are running at around 113,000 miles median, which is reasonable for their age, but they're failing hard when tested: the average vehicle racks up 3.81 failures and 13.5 advisories per MOT, suggesting systemic wear across multiple systems rather than isolated problems. Before buying one, get a full independent inspection focused on braking, steering, and suspension components—the high dangerous defect rate points to these as particular weak spots on this model.

The 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager has a below-average first-time pass rate (66.8% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

66.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

28.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.81

Over 11.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

113k

Middle half: 94k–137k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 13.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 613 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 613 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 28.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	593	66.6%	3.81

Colour Breakdown

Based on 25,855 Chrysler Grand Voyager vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 27.2%

7,021

Silver 24.3%

6,290

Blue 16.9%

4,381

Grey 13.2%

3,402

Green 6%

1,540

Purple 4.2%

1,089

Red 2.9%

745

Gold 2.5%

644

Beige 1.4%

360

White 0.8%

196

Bronze 0.6%

155

Brown 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

113,169

typical

93,837

low mileage

137,053

high mileage

Half of all 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager vehicles fall between 93,837 and 137,053 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 93,837 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 93,837–137,053 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyagers sit.

⚠ Over 185,021 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1997 Chrysler Grand Voyager — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 6% of 1997 Chrysler Grand Voyagers are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2022 (6% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2022.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.81

Avg failures per vehicle

13.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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