Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1998 Chrysler 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 1998 Chrysler 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 1998 Chrysler 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 1998 Chrysler Voyager vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

30% 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 1998 Chrysler Voyager reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,841 vehicles, the 1998 Chrysler Voyager has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.4%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1998 Chrysler Voyager?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1998 Chrysler Voyager are: Oil leak (103.7% of vehicles), Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (98.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (59.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1998 Chrysler 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 Voyager (1998)

1,841 real MOT outcomes analysed • 66.4% first-time pass rate

1998 Chrysler Voyager

CarHunch analysed 1,841 real MOT records for the 1998 Chrysler 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 1998 Chrysler Voyager is a significant reliability concern, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 66.3%—well below the UK average of 80%—and a worrying 29.9% of vehicles having recorded dangerous defects at some point. Neither petrol nor diesel variants escape the problem; petrol achieves 66.5% and diesel 64.8%, so fuel type won't save you here.

At an average mileage of 112,223 miles for a 26-year-old vehicle, these Voyagers have been well-used, yet they're still failing on average 3.72 defects per test and accumulating 13.7 advisories, suggesting serious wear across multiple systems rather than isolated issues. If you're considering one, budget for substantial repair work upfront and factor in regular maintenance costs; this is not a buy-and-forget proposition.

The 1998 Chrysler Voyager has a below-average first-time pass rate (66.4% 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

66.4%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

29.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.72

Over 10.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

107k

Middle half: 90k–128k

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 13.7 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 1,841 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,841 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 103.7%

Oil leak · Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Brake wear 98.2%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Service brake: efficiency below requirements · Brake pipe slightly corroded · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 59.3%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 30.6%

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working · Offside Front position lamp(s) not working

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998.

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Before you buy a 1998 Chrysler Voyager

Based on MOT data from 1,841 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 29.9% 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 (92%)	1,701	66.5%	3.68
Diesel (6%)	118	64.8%	4.06

Colour Breakdown

Based on 16,336 Chrysler Voyager vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 22.1%

3,616

Silver 19.9%

3,255

Blue 17.1%

2,799

Grey 10.1%

1,644

Purple 9.9%

1,613

Green 8.2%

1,339

Red 5.8%

952

Gold 3.3%

547

Beige 1.2%

201

White 1%

166

Bronze 1%

158

Brown 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 Chrysler 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.

107,015

typical

89,831

low mileage

128,299

high mileage

Half of all 1998 Chrysler Voyager vehicles fall between 89,831 and 128,299 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 89,831 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.

✓ 89,831–128,299 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1998 Chrysler Voyagers sit.

⚠ Over 173,203 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1998 Chrysler Voyager — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 6% of 1998 Chrysler Voyagers are still active.

Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (6% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
* 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

10.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.72

Avg failures per vehicle

13.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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