Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager
From 1,975 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grand Voyagers fare better: 2011 models pass at 73.5% vs 63.2% for 2008.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame and spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 144 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 144 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 103 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 72 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 70 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 69 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 68 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 63 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 53 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 49 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 47 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 28.5% of Grand Voyager failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.8% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £138.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 73.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
| 2010 | 67.9% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2009 | 63.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2008 | 63.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |
2 earlier years
| 2007 | 61.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
| 2006 | 66.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand Voyagers tested had between 99,224 and 133,617 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 112,616 median miles, the Grand Voyager has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager MOT pass rate?
The Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager has a 64.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,975 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager?
The most common MOT failure on the Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 144 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Chrysler-Jeep Grand Voyager is 112,616 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 99,224 and 133,617 miles.
Buying a used Grand Voyager?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 64.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £138 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 28.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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