Chrysler-Jeep Voyager MOT pass rate & common failures
The Chrysler-Jeep Voyager appears in 1,704 MOT tests spanning model years 1997–2014, and 71.3% of them passed. That is 2.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.5%. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (18.4%) and lighting & signalling (15.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), component mounting prescribed areas and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 161 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.9% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 33.3% once past 150k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 28.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 31.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Voyager model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 33 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Suspension |
| 2002 | 54 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Brakes |
| 2003 | 87 | 64.4% | 35.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 83 | 77.1% | 22.9% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2005 | 212 | 73.1% | 26.9% | Brakes |
| 2006 | 281 | 66.5% | 33.5% | Brakes |
| 2007 | 421 | 71.7% | 28.3% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 224 | 73.7% | 26.3% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 108 | 70.4% | 29.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 61 | 73.8% | 26.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 48 | 85.4% | 14.6% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 18.4% | 314 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 266 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.4% | 212 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.0% | 120 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.7% | 80 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.6% | 79 |
| 7 | Steering | 4.0% | 69 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 52 |
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) | 161 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 108 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 100 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 99 |
| 5 | Anti-lock braking system | 82 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 80 |
| 7 | Headlamp | 72 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 69 |
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 | 40.3% | 687 |
| 2 | Suspension | 33.3% | 567 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.7% | 472 |
| 4 | Other defects | 21.8% | 371 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 20.6% | 351 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 14.1% | 241 |
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 | 86 | 20.9% |
| 60-90k | 331 | 26.9% |
| 90-120k | 553 | 27.5% |
| 120-150k | 449 | 30.3% |
| 150k+ | 270 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,387 | 29.4% |
| Petrol | 317 | 25.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 557 | 28.7% |
| 2022 | 399 | 27.6% |
| 2023 | 341 | 27.6% |
| 2024 | 240 | 30.0% |
| 2025 | 167 | 31.7% |
What to check before buying a Chrysler-Jeep Voyager
- Brakes (18.4% 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 (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Chrysler-Jeep Voyager?
71.3% of the 1,704 Chrysler-Jeep Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 28.7% fail rate, across model years 1997–2014.
What does the Chrysler-Jeep Voyager most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 18.4% of tests, then lighting & signalling (15.6%).
How much does mileage affect Voyager MOT results?
Fail rates run at 20.9% for cars in the 30-60k band and 33.3% for 150k+, a 12.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,704 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.