Chrysler Voyager MOT pass rate & common failures
8,620 MOT tests on the Chrysler Voyager (1997–2022) give it a 69.0% pass rate. Against MPVs of a similar age (29.1% fail rate), the Voyager comes out 1.9pp worse. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (19.3%) and lighting & signalling (18.6%) 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 813 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 33.0% once past 150k.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.9pp more often than petrol ones (31.4% vs 29.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 39.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every 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 | 71 | 74.7% | 25.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 111 | 68.5% | 31.5% | Brakes |
| 1999 | 97 | 74.2% | 25.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 83 | 69.9% | 30.1% | Brakes |
| 2001 | 162 | 72.2% | 27.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2002 | 244 | 64.8% | 35.3% | Brakes |
| 2003 | 459 | 65.6% | 34.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2004 | 784 | 67.6% | 32.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 1,500 | 68.4% | 31.6% | Brakes |
| 2006 | 1,771 | 68.8% | 31.2% | Brakes |
| 2007 | 921 | 68.5% | 31.5% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 1,611 | 70.6% | 29.4% | Brakes |
| 2009 | 640 | 70.9% | 29.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 111 | 66.7% | 33.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.3% | 1,665 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 1,605 |
| 3 | Suspension | 12.7% | 1,093 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.7% | 580 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.1% | 441 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.8% | 412 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.9% | 336 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 3.5% | 297 |
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) | 813 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 566 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 540 |
| 4 | Anti-lock braking system | 488 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 480 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 439 |
| 7 | Headlamp | 400 |
| 8 | Wipers | 375 |
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 | 39.8% | 3,432 |
| 2 | Suspension | 34.6% | 2,985 |
| 3 | Tyres | 27.5% | 2,373 |
| 4 | Other defects | 25.3% | 2,182 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 23.5% | 2,029 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 16.9% | 1,458 |
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 | 20.0% |
| 30-60k | 421 | 24.7% |
| 60-90k | 1,846 | 27.7% |
| 90-120k | 2,845 | 31.8% |
| 120-150k | 2,076 | 33.1% |
| 150k+ | 1,382 | 33.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 6,658 | 31.4% |
| Petrol | 1,962 | 29.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,859 | 31.3% |
| 2022 | 2,163 | 31.4% |
| 2023 | 1,607 | 29.6% |
| 2024 | 1,149 | 31.6% |
| 2025 | 842 | 31.0% |
What to check before buying a Chrysler Voyager
- Brakes (19.3% 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 (18.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (12.7% 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 Voyager?
69.0% of the 8,620 Chrysler Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 31.0% fail rate, across model years 1997–2022.
What does the Chrysler Voyager most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 19.3% of tests, then lighting & signalling (18.6%).
How much does mileage affect Voyager MOT results?
Fail rates run at 20.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 33.0% for 150k+, a 13.0-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Voyager more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 29.5% of the time against 31.4% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,620 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.