2007 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager passed 70.4% of its 2,438 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.9 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 19.1% of tests against 16.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), anti-lock braking system and headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 253 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 21.9% in the 30-60k band and 31.6% in the 150k+ band, a 9.7-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 34.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 28.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.1% | 466 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.0% | 391 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.9% | 314 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 108 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.1% | 100 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.9% | 96 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 253 |
| 2 | Anti-lock braking system | 166 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 138 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 127 |
| 5 | Pins and bushes | 125 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 107 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 34.9% | 850 |
| 2 | Suspension | 32.2% | 785 |
| 3 | Tyres | 31.9% | 779 |
| 4 | Other defects | 23.9% | 583 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 23.2% | 566 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.6% | 356 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 82 | 21.9% |
| 60-90k | 308 | 27.9% |
| 90-120k | 931 | 29.8% |
| 120-150k | 699 | 29.6% |
| 150k+ | 411 | 31.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 738 | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 621 | 28.7% |
| 2023 | 472 | 30.7% |
| 2024 | 359 | 32.0% |
| 2025 | 248 | 29.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Grand Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 19.1% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (19.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Lighting & signalling (16.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
70.4% of the 2,438 2007 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 19.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (16.0%).
Does the 2007 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.9% in the 30-60k band to 31.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,438 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.