2008 Chrysler Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
1,611 MOT tests on the 2008 Chrysler Voyager are in this dataset, and 70.6% of them passed. MPVs of a similar age fail 28.1% of the time, so this is 1.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (19.9%) and lighting & signalling (17.1%) 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 anti-lock braking system — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 160 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2008 Voyager fails 28.2% of the time in the 30-60k band and 30.9% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.7 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 38.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 28.5% in 2021 to 26.4% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 19.9% | 321 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.1% | 276 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.4% | 183 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.2% | 84 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 76 |
| 6 | Tyres | 4.2% | 67 |
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) | 160 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 114 |
| 3 | Anti-lock braking system | 86 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 85 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 78 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 75 |
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 | 38.9% | 627 |
| 2 | Suspension | 32.0% | 516 |
| 3 | Tyres | 26.4% | 426 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 23.0% | 371 |
| 5 | Other defects | 20.4% | 328 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 12.9% | 208 |
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 | 85 | 28.2% |
| 60-90k | 465 | 26.7% |
| 90-120k | 553 | 30.7% |
| 120-150k | 305 | 31.5% |
| 150k+ | 191 | 30.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,370 | 29.6% |
| Petrol | 241 | 28.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 452 | 28.5% |
| 2022 | 397 | 30.7% |
| 2023 | 344 | 30.8% |
| 2024 | 236 | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 182 | 26.4% |
What to check before buying a 2008 Voyager
On a 2008 Voyager, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 19.9% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (19.9% 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 (17.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (11.4% 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 Voyagers pass their MOT?
70.6% of the 1,611 2008 Chrysler Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2008 Chrysler Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 19.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (17.1%).
Does the 2008 Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 28.2% in the 30-60k band to 30.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,611 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.