2009 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,029 MOT tests, the 2009 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager recorded a 71.7% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (25.2% fail rate), the 2009 Grand Voyager comes out 3.1pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.8% of tests against 16.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and stop lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 96 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 33.6% versus 19.7%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.8% | 204 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.3% | 168 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.8% | 101 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.4% | 56 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.0% | 51 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 45 |
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) | 96 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 88 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 85 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 58 |
| 5 | Parking brake performance | 50 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 46 |
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 | 32.9% | 338 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.3% | 301 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.9% | 266 |
| 4 | Other defects | 19.1% | 196 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.9% | 164 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 7.2% | 74 |
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 | 61 | 19.7% |
| 60-90k | 234 | 23.1% |
| 90-120k | 374 | 29.7% |
| 120-150k | 236 | 30.5% |
| 150k+ | 122 | 33.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 269 | 28.2% |
| 2022 | 236 | 27.5% |
| 2023 | 207 | 27.5% |
| 2024 | 178 | 30.9% |
| 2025 | 139 | 27.3% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Grand Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (16.3% 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.
- Suspension (9.8% 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 2009 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
71.7% of the 1,029 2009 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.8% of tests, followed by brakes (16.3%).
Does the 2009 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.7% in the 30-60k band to 33.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,029 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.