2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8L Diesel · OV06 NPA

The 2006 Chrysler Grand Voyager holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 2 September 2025 at 70,652 miles, with zero defects recorded. That clean pass is significant because it follows a failure just six days earlier on 27 August 2025 at 70,647 miles, where the tester flagged an excessively worn offside rear leaf spring shackle pin or bush, a degraded nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover, and an inoperative offside parking brake. The fact that all three items were rectified within a week suggests the previous owner addressed the failures promptly rather than deferring them, pointing to a short-term maintenance trend that is currently stable rather than worsening. The vehicle has not been presented for test since that September 2025 pass, meaning the certificate is now nine months old and will require renewal imminently. The recorded mileage of 70,652 over roughly twenty years equates to approximately 3,533 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age and type. The MOT history shows a gap of nearly three years between the September 2021 test at 61,798 miles and the October 2022 test at 69,298 miles, during which the vehicle covered approximately 7,500 miles. That cluster of activity in late 2022, with a failure and retest within three days, indicates the car was actively used and maintained during that period. The mileage then remained virtually static between October 2022 and September 2025, with only five miles recorded between the August 2025 failure and the September 2025 pass, suggesting the vehicle has seen very limited use in the past three years or has been standing for extended periods. Prolonged standing can itself cause issues, including seized brakes, perished rubber bushes, and localised corrosion on brake discs and suspension components. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension and braking system during any in-person inspection. The leaf spring shackle pin and bush wear has appeared repeatedly, flagged as slight wear on both rear springs in September 2021 and then as excessive wear on the offside rear in August 2025. This recurring pattern across four years suggests the rear suspension bushes on this vehicle degrade at a faster rate than typical, possibly due to the age of the components or the low-mileage, stop-start usage pattern. The inoperative offside parking brake flagged in August 2025 could indicate a sticking caliper, a seized cable, or corrosion in the braking system from periods of inactivity. A thorough check of rear brake calipers, cables, and the handbrake mechanism is advisable. The degraded anti-roll bar linkage dust cover on the nearside front also warrants inspection, as failed covers allow dirt ingress that accelerates ball joint wear and can lead to steering vagueness. The steering system has drawn attention in multiple tests, with play noted in the offside front track rod end in October 2022 and a separate advisory for play in the steering rack inner joint in September 2021. While these were addressed sufficiently to pass subsequent tests, the repeated focus on steering components across different areas of the system suggests the vehicle's steering linkage is approaching the end of its serviceable life and should be checked for any residual play or clunking during a road test. The minor oil leak noted in October 2022 was not excessive at the time, but a twenty-year-old engine should still be inspected for fresh leaks, particularly around the rocker cover gasket and oil cooler hoses. Overall, the vehicle presents as one that has had its MOT failures corrected rather than neglected, but the pattern of recurring suspension and steering wear items means a pre-purchase inspection focused on those systems is strongly recommended.