2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager passed 71.0% of its 6,939 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (29.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (18.8%) and lighting & signalling (17.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), headlamp aim and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 784 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 23.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 32.0% once past 150k.
The petrol cars hold up better: 24.9% fail against 30.2% for diesel, a 5.3-point gap across 6,939 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.3% in 2021 to 27.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 18.8% | 1,304 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.3% | 1,201 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.9% | 760 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 364 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.1% | 351 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.1% | 286 |
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) | 784 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 417 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 402 |
| 4 | Anti-lock braking system | 379 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 329 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 294 |
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 | 32.7% | 2,267 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.0% | 2,151 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.0% | 2,011 |
| 4 | Other defects | 25.6% | 1,773 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 23.5% | 1,633 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 16.5% | 1,145 |
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 | 214 | 23.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,137 | 25.4% |
| 90-120k | 2,349 | 28.4% |
| 120-150k | 2,051 | 30.7% |
| 150k+ | 1,156 | 32.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,387 | 30.2% |
| Petrol | 1,552 | 24.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,125 | 30.3% |
| 2022 | 1,698 | 28.6% |
| 2023 | 1,321 | 29.5% |
| 2024 | 1,005 | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 790 | 27.2% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Grand Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 18.8% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (18.8% 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 (17.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (10.9% 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 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
71.0% of the 6,939 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 18.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (17.3%).
Does the 2006 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.4% in the 30-60k band to 32.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,939 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.