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BJ08 VFR

2008 Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager

Silver Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,905 mi
Last recorded122,905 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager83,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 VFR
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelGrand Voyager
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 122,905 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 122,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 122,900 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault nsr link broken (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 121,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,718 miles

MIL Illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 116,718 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MIL Illuminated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 112,661 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excessive ()

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to limit

o/s/r outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2022 110,105 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 110,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,169 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 109,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,286 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 104,280 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,831 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,831 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning system indicates a fault.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,317 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,160 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 42,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 42,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,538 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 35,445 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 14,082 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake pads appear low

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager?

Based on 92,580 MOT tests across 6,601 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,052
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,538
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,648
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,396
position lamp(s) not working 2,254
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BJ08 VFR is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager in Silver with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2008 Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6,052 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 VFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ08 VFR is a 2008 Chrysler-jeep Grand Voyager, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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