2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager passed 75.5% of its 2,295 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as MPVs of a similar age (24.3% 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 (14.2%) and brakes (13.5%) 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 service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 182 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2011 Grand Voyager fails 24.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 25.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.5 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 27.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 22.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 26.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 327 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 309 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.3% | 145 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 94 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.0% | 70 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 61 |
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) | 182 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 153 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 142 |
| 4 | Parking brake performance | 106 |
| 5 | Side repeaters | 86 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 85 |
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 | 27.2% | 625 |
| 2 | Tyres | 24.1% | 552 |
| 3 | Suspension | 21.6% | 496 |
| 4 | Other defects | 12.8% | 295 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.7% | 222 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.8% | 156 |
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 | 33 | 24.2% |
| 30-60k | 199 | 19.6% |
| 60-90k | 676 | 23.1% |
| 90-120k | 708 | 25.3% |
| 120-150k | 399 | 27.1% |
| 150k+ | 280 | 25.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,262 | 24.5% |
| Petrol | 33 | 24.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 488 | 22.3% |
| 2022 | 498 | 23.5% |
| 2023 | 454 | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 452 | 26.8% |
| 2025 | 403 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Grand Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.5% 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 (6.3% 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 2011 Chrysler Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
75.5% of the 2,295 2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests, followed by brakes (13.5%).
Does the 2011 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.2% in the 0-30k band to 25.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,295 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.