Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2000 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 2000 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 2000 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 2000 Chrysler Voyager vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% 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 2000 Chrysler Voyager reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,217 vehicles, the 2000 Chrysler Voyager has a first-time MOT pass rate of 64.8%, indicating average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2000 Chrysler Voyager?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2000 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 2000 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 (2000)

1,217 real MOT outcomes analysed • 64.8% first-time pass rate

2000 Chrysler Voyager

CarHunch analysed 1,217 real MOT records for the 2000 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 2000 Chrysler Voyager is a notably weak performer on the road, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 64.8%—nearly 15 percentage points below the UK average of 80%. More concerning is that 45.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a serious red flag for safety-critical systems.

At an average mileage of around 103,600 miles for a 24-year-old vehicle, these Voyagers are showing their age badly: they're averaging 4.49 failures and 15.8 advisories per test, meaning substantial remedial work is the norm rather than the exception. If you're considering one, factor in significant maintenance costs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brakes, suspension, and steering—the systems most likely to generate those dangerous defect flags.

The 2000 Chrysler Voyager has a below-average first-time pass rate (64.8% 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

64.8%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

45.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.49

Over 12.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

105k

Middle half: 87k–122k

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 15.8 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 1,217 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 1,217 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 2000.

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Before you buy a 2000 Chrysler Voyager

Based on MOT data from 1,217 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 45.1% 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
Diesel (52%)	627	64.8%	4.64
Petrol (48%)	586	64.8%	4.33

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 2000 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.

104,746

typical

87,333

low mileage

122,342

high mileage

Half of all 2000 Chrysler Voyager vehicles fall between 87,333 and 122,342 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 87,333 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.

✓ 87,333–122,342 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2000 Chrysler Voyagers sit.

⚠ Over 165,161 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2000 Chrysler Voyager — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 5% of 2000 Chrysler Voyagers are still active.

Numbers are declining — 24 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (5% 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

12.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.49

Avg failures per vehicle

15.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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