Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT pass rate & common failures
36,290 MOT tests on the Chrysler Grand Voyager (1997–2021) give it a 72.5% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail at 27.2%, so the Grand Voyager sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
Best and worst Grand Voyager years
Ranked across Grand Voyager years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2014 cars pass 77.6% of the time while 2003 cars manage 68.5%, a 9.2-point spread.
No single area dominates — brakes (16.7%) and lighting & signalling (16.4%) 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 headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 3,422 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 22.3% in the 0-30k band and 30.9% in the 150k+ band, a 8.6-point spread.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 26.5% of the time against 27.7% for diesel.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 33.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 28.4% in 2021 to 26.3% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
By model year
Every Grand Voyager model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 75 | 70.7% | 29.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 91 | 72.5% | 27.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 156 | 74.4% | 25.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 245 | 69.8% | 30.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2001 | 605 | 71.1% | 28.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 749 | 71.3% | 28.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2003 | 1,610 | 68.5% | 31.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 2,099 | 69.6% | 30.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 5,026 | 71.5% | 28.5% | Brakes |
| 2006 | 6,939 | 71.0% | 29.0% | Brakes |
| 2007 | 2,999 | 70.2% | 29.8% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 2,910 | 72.5% | 27.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 1,748 | 74.2% | 25.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 1,855 | 73.4% | 26.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 2,295 | 75.5% | 24.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 1,965 | 75.8% | 24.2% | Brakes |
| 2013 | 2,015 | 75.3% | 24.7% | Brakes |
| 2014 | 2,864 | 77.6% | 22.4% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 16.7% | 6,063 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 5,941 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 3,497 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.7% | 1,712 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.4% | 1,607 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 1,496 |
| 7 | Visibility | 4.1% | 1,485 |
| 8 | Steering | 2.9% | 1,071 |
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) | 3,422 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 2,326 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,842 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 1,463 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 1,407 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 1,402 |
| 7 | Stop lamp | 1,383 |
| 8 | Anti-lock braking system | 1,271 |
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 | 33.1% | 12,016 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.3% | 10,646 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.8% | 9,742 |
| 4 | Other defects | 20.2% | 7,311 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 19.3% | 7,005 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 13.9% | 5,033 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 453 | 22.3% |
| 30-60k | 2,742 | 20.8% |
| 60-90k | 7,913 | 25.0% |
| 90-120k | 11,233 | 27.8% |
| 120-150k | 8,473 | 29.5% |
| 150k+ | 5,460 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 29,572 | 27.7% |
| Petrol | 6,703 | 26.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,231 | 28.4% |
| 2022 | 8,560 | 27.5% |
| 2023 | 6,975 | 27.4% |
| 2024 | 5,752 | 27.0% |
| 2025 | 4,772 | 26.3% |
What to check before buying a Chrysler Grand Voyager
- Brakes (16.7% 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 (16.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.6% 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 Grand Voyager?
72.5% of the 36,290 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 27.5% fail rate, across model years 1997–2021.
What does the Chrysler Grand Voyager most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 16.7% of tests, then lighting & signalling (16.4%).
Which Grand Voyager years are best and worst for MOT results?
2014 has the best pass rate at 77.6% and 2003 the weakest at 68.5%, from 2,864 and 1,610 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Grand Voyager MOT results?
Fail rates run at 22.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 30.9% for 150k+, a 8.6-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Grand Voyager more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 26.5% of the time against 27.7% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 36,290 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.