Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo
From 7,147 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grandland X Elite Nav Turbos fare better: 2021 models pass at 89% vs 85.9% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 150 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 tyre seriously damaged | 150 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 104 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 94 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 73 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 26 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 20 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 17 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 17 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 14 |
| lamp not securely attached | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 74.1% of Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.7% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £99.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 85.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grandland X Elite Nav Turbos tested had between 15,116 and 40,386 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,371 median miles, the Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 7,147 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 150 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo is 27,371 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,116 and 40,386 miles.
Buying a used Grandland X Elite Nav Turbo?
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.
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