2014 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,864 MOT tests, the 2014 Chrysler Grand Voyager recorded a 77.6% pass rate. That is 3.4 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 19.0%. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (14.1%) and lighting & signalling (11.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rbt (sp) and malfunction indicator lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 254 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2014 Grand Voyager fails 20.4% of the time in the 0-30k band and 22.7% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 26.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 21.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 14.1% | 405 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 11.5% | 330 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 5.7% | 164 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.0% | 143 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 94 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.0% | 87 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 254 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 236 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 159 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 136 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 128 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 116 |
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 | 26.3% | 754 |
| 2 | Tyres | 22.2% | 636 |
| 3 | Suspension | 19.3% | 553 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.9% | 256 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 253 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.6% | 189 |
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 | 137 | 20.4% |
| 30-60k | 664 | 20.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,111 | 22.5% |
| 90-120k | 583 | 23.3% |
| 120-150k | 205 | 26.8% |
| 150k+ | 163 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 587 | 21.8% |
| 2022 | 576 | 21.7% |
| 2023 | 580 | 22.9% |
| 2024 | 552 | 20.6% |
| 2025 | 569 | 24.8% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Grand Voyager
On a 2014 Grand Voyager, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 14.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (14.1% 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 (11.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (5.7% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2014 Chrysler Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
77.6% of the 2,864 2014 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (11.5%).
Does the 2014 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,864 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.