2011 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager passed 74.5% of its 546 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.4 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 23.0%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (14.6%) and lighting & signalling (13.0%) 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 parking brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 51 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2011 Grand Voyager fails 30.2% of the time in the 30-60k band and 30.0% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 28.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 25.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 27.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 14.6% | 80 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 71 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.8% | 37 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.2% | 34 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 25 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.7% | 20 |
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) | 51 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 37 |
| 3 | Parking brake performance | 37 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 33 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 27 |
| 6 | Wipers | 25 |
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 | 28.4% | 155 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.9% | 125 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.7% | 113 |
| 4 | Other defects | 9.9% | 54 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.1% | 44 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 37 |
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 | 53 | 30.2% |
| 60-90k | 170 | 25.9% |
| 90-120k | 159 | 24.5% |
| 120-150k | 89 | 22.5% |
| 150k+ | 60 | 30.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 119 | 25.2% |
| 2022 | 118 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | 109 | 19.3% |
| 2024 | 108 | 27.8% |
| 2025 | 92 | 27.2% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Grand Voyager
On a 2011 Grand Voyager, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (14.6% 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 (13.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.8% 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 2011 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
74.5% of the 546 2011 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Chrysler Jeep Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 14.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.0%).
Does the 2011 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 30.2% in the 30-60k band to 30.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 546 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.