Mitsubishi
Grandis
2,396 MOT tests analysed. runs below the UK fleet average — here's where Grandiss pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 17.5 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.
Pass
60.0%
Pass-after-fix
8.4%
Fail
30.2%
Avg miles
126,371
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Some examples of this model are borderline — a small number of diesels were certified Euro 6 before September 2015. Check your registration on the government's ULEZ checker to be certain. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 · Bristol £9.00 .
The picture
Grandis: a below-average pass rate worth digging into
Across 1,884 MOT tests, the Grandis returns 62.8% first-time pass — well below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is a defective headlamp lens. A number-plate lamp out and headlamp aim out of spec round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 123,094, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 18–26
Around the UK fleet average for insurance cost. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
18–26
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective
189 occurrences · 7.9% of tests
- 02
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
176 occurrences · 7.3% of tests
- 03
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
127 occurrences · 5.3% of tests
- 04
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
114 occurrences · 4.8% of tests
- 05
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
103 occurrences · 4.3% of tests
- 06
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated
86 occurrences · 3.6% of tests
- 07
A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded
81 occurrences · 3.4% of tests
- 08
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
76 occurrences · 3.2% of tests
- 09
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
74 occurrences · 3.1% of tests
- 10
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
71 occurrences · 3.0% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 4 failures
£108–£435
If every one of this Grandis's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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Recall history
5 UK recalls on record.
The Grandis has 5 official UK vehicle recalls covering defect details, remedies, and affected build dates.
Buying or keeping a Grandis?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Grandis and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.