Mitsubishi Grandis
From 2,039 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 117 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 117 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 114 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 110 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 87 |
| 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 | 81 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 73 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 67 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 67 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 65 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 62 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.5% of Grandis failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.9% 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 £106.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 63.4% while Diesel versions pass at 58.1%, a 5 percentage point gap.
Mitsubishi Grandis on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 246 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 246. At this rate, roughly 4.5 years until none remain. Now at 28.6% of its peak (3,856 in 2009 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 736 | 368 | +0 | -60 | -60 |
| 2025 Q2 | 793 | 371 | +0 | -56 | -56 |
| 2025 Q1 | 851 | 369 | +0 | -77 | -77 |
| 2024 Q4 | 920 | 377 | +0 | -53 | -53 |
| 2024 Q3 | 964 | 386 | +0 | -68 | -68 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,031 | 387 | +0 | -68 | -68 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,099 | 387 | +0 | -42 | -42 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,158 | 370 | +0 | -65 | -65 |
6 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandis Elegance Auto | Petrol | 117 | 22% |
| Grandis Equippe Di-D | Diesel | 95 | 18% |
| Grandis Warrior Auto | Petrol | 92 | 18% |
| Grandis Warrior Di-D | Diesel | 92 | 18% |
| Grandis Elegance Di-D | Diesel | 72 | 14% |
| Grandis Equippe Auto | Gas | 57 | 11% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 61.1% | a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, 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 |
| 2008 | 60.5% | 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2007 | 58.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2006 | 60.4% | a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
2 earlier years
| 2005 | 63.6% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2004 | 58.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grandiss tested had between 108,292 and 157,326 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 130,493 median miles, the Grandis has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Grandis MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Grandis has a 60.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,039 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Grandis?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Grandis is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 117 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Mitsubishi Grandiss are on UK roads?
There are 736 Mitsubishi Grandiss currently licensed on UK roads, with 368 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Grandis at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Grandis is 130,493 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 108,292 and 157,326 miles.
Buying a used Grandis?
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 60.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £106 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.