2008 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
2,285 MOT tests on the 2008 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager are in this dataset, and 70.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.1% of the time, so this is 3.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (19.4%) and lighting & signalling (18.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and stop lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 248 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 Grand Voyager fails 23.2% of the time in the 30-60k band and 27.2% at 150k+, a spread of only 4.0 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 32.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 29.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.4% | 444 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.2% | 416 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.8% | 270 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 129 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.5% | 103 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 71 |
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) | 248 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 158 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 154 |
| 4 | Parking brake performance | 120 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 116 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 92 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 32.1% | 734 |
| 2 | Brakes | 32.0% | 732 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.7% | 632 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 22.0% | 503 |
| 5 | Other defects | 15.7% | 358 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.6% | 266 |
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 | 56 | 23.2% |
| 60-90k | 318 | 29.3% |
| 90-120k | 923 | 30.2% |
| 120-150k | 690 | 31.2% |
| 150k+ | 287 | 27.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 614 | 29.0% |
| 2022 | 552 | 30.6% |
| 2023 | 447 | 27.1% |
| 2024 | 395 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 277 | 31.4% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Grand Voyager
On a 2008 Grand Voyager, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (19.4% 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 (18.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.8% 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 2008 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
70.2% of the 2,285 2008 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 19.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (18.2%).
Does the 2008 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.2% in the 30-60k band to 27.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,285 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.