2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
2,910 MOT tests on the 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager are in this dataset, and 72.5% of them passed. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (28.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.2%) and brakes (15.4%) 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 stop lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 268 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 28.7% versus 33.3%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.6% 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 | 18.2% | 530 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.4% | 448 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.3% | 300 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 167 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 119 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.8% | 109 |
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) | 268 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 232 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 173 |
| 4 | Parking brake performance | 127 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 118 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 96 |
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 | 32.6% | 950 |
| 2 | Suspension | 31.4% | 914 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.3% | 764 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 21.0% | 610 |
| 5 | Other defects | 17.0% | 494 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.2% | 325 |
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 | 45 | 33.3% |
| 30-60k | 154 | 22.7% |
| 60-90k | 490 | 25.1% |
| 90-120k | 946 | 27.7% |
| 120-150k | 854 | 28.7% |
| 150k+ | 421 | 28.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,626 | 28.1% |
| Petrol | 284 | 22.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 783 | 27.5% |
| 2022 | 675 | 26.5% |
| 2023 | 590 | 29.3% |
| 2024 | 473 | 27.3% |
| 2025 | 389 | 27.0% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Grand Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.4% 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.
- Suspension (10.3% 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 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
72.5% of the 2,910 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.2% of tests, followed by brakes (15.4%).
Does the 2008 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 33.3% in the 0-30k band to 28.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,910 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.