2014 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8L Diesel · GV14 UBW

The Chrysler Grand Voyager presents a broadly stable maintenance profile through 2023 and 2024, but the most recent MOT on 2 March 2026 at 82,414 miles introduces a notable shift. That pass was not clean. The tester flagged a binding offside rear service brake and a parking brake that only just met minimum efficiency, explicitly noting the braking system likely requires adjustment or repair. After two consecutive years of zero-defect passes in 2024 and 2025, this represents a worsening trend in braking performance that a buyer should not overlook. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 2014 vehicle. From 52,741 miles in February 2023 to 82,414 miles in March 2026, the van covered roughly 29,673 miles across three years, averaging close to 9,900 miles annually in that window, up from the longer-term average of around 6,868 miles per year. The gap between the February 2025 test at 73,654 miles and the March 2026 test at 82,414 miles accounts for 8,760 miles in just over twelve months, confirming regular use rather than long-term storage. No suspicious mileage gaps or reversals appear in the record. The 2024 failure at 65,690 miles for a missing nearside front wheel bolt and an inoperative engine MIL is a serious concern in context. A missing wheel bolt suggests either negligent wheel removal and refitting or a failure to check torque after tyre work. The MIL fault points to either a disconnected or faulty indicator or an underlying engine management issue that was evidently rectified before the retest four days later. These faults, while resolved on paper, indicate at least one episode of poor workmanship or deferred attention to dashboard warnings. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system, particularly the offside rear caliper, its slide pins, and the parking brake linkage or shoes, given the binding and low efficiency recorded in March 2026. The handbrake condition could reflect seized cables or uneven adjustment rather than a simple fix. Beyond the brakes, verify the torque on all wheel fixings and check for any signs of disturbed wheel arch liners or stud damage consistent with the 2024 bolt loss. Inspect the exhaust and engine management systems for any recurring MIL triggers, and examine the underside for corrosion around suspension mounting points and brake lines, as these high-floor MPVs are prone to underbody deterioration with age.