Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Turbo
From 994 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grandland X Griffin Turbos fare better: 2021 models pass at 93.8% vs 91.7% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 32 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 32 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended |
| 2020 | 91.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grandland X Griffin Turbos tested had between 17,541 and 38,413 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,513 median miles, the Grandland X Griffin Turbo has 0.028 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 Griffin Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Turbo has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 994 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Turbo is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 32 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Turbo is 28,513 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,541 and 38,413 miles.
Buying a used Grandland X Griffin 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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