2008 Chrysler Voyager 2.8L Diesel · PF08 AAV

The latest MOT test on 22 July 2026 was a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which on the surface presents a clean current roadworthiness position. However, this result must be viewed in the context of the test held only six days earlier on 16 July 2026, which recorded a fail with majors on the offside rear parking brake being inoperative on one side and the offside rear brake relay lever having restricted free movement on the caliper. The intervening repair between these two tests is significant because it indicates that the vehicle was driven with a partially functioning parking brake and a binding or seized rear caliper, both of which are safety-critical items. Looking at the broader trend across the available DVSA history, the pattern is broadly one of accumulated wear rather than acute deterioration, with advisories relating to tyre condition, steering components, brake condition, and a recurring offside rear registration plate lamp issue noted across multiple consecutive tests. The 2025 and 2024 tests both flagged a suspected injector leak which was repeated as an advisory in two consecutive years, suggesting this has been an unresolved or slowly worsening issue rather than a one-off observation. The recorded mileage of 171,621 miles over approximately 18 years equates to around 9,500 miles per annum, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and broadly consistent with family or light commercial use. There are no obvious extended gaps in the test record that would suggest long periods of standing, but the test history is reasonably consistent year on year, indicating regular if modest use. For a Chrysler Voyager of this vintage and mileage, particularly one powered by a diesel engine given the recurring injector-related advisories, this level of usage is sufficient to keep mechanical components from seizing but not so high as to indicate extreme wear. That said, at this mileage the drivetrain, turbocharger, dual-mass flywheel if fitted, and suspension subframes will all be approaching or past the point where significant refurbishment becomes likely, regardless of how the annual mileage figure reads. For a prospective buyer, the most pressing areas to physically inspect relate to the items historically flagged in the MOT record. The rear brake caliper issue that caused the most recent failure warrants careful attention, including a check that both rear calipers slide freely on their guide pins, that the handbrake mechanism operates with equal effort on both sides, and that the rear brake discs are not excessively corroded at the inner edges from infrequent use of the parking brake. The advisories on the offside track rod end and nearside front steering rack inner joint suggest developing wear in the front steering geometry, and a test drive over uneven surfaces should be conducted listening for clonks or knocks from the front suspension, paying particular attention to steering precision and any vibration through the wheel. The anti-roll bar linkage dust covers that were split in 2021 will likely now require replacement again if not already addressed, and the wheel bearing play noted on the offside front in 2024 should be rechecked for any progression. The recurring registration plate lamp failure on the offside side suggests a wiring or earth fault rather than a simple bulb issue and is worth tracing. Beyond the historic advisories, age-appropriate checks are essential on a vehicle of this profile. Tyres should be examined for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is a calendar-related degradation that occurs regardless of tread depth, and the age of the current tyres confirmed by their DOT date code. Given the diesel injector leak advisories, the engine bay should be inspected for any residue around the injectors and common rail area, and the condition of the intercooler hoses, EGR system, and turbo actuator checked for oil contamination or carbon build-up typical of high-mileage diesels. The 12V battery health should be verified as batteries of this age commonly fail without warning, and the timing belt replacement interval confirmed if applicable to this engine, as a 2008 Voyager will be well past its original schedule. Coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid should all be assessed as age-related degradation rather than mileage alone governs their service intervals, and a thorough underside inspection on a ramp is strongly recommended to check for structural corrosion particularly around the rear suspension mounting points and sills, which are common failure areas on Voyager vehicles approaching two decades of service.