2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mitsubishi Grandis MOT pass rate and common faults

204 MOT tests in 2024. 47.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.5%
Failed or needed repairs52.4%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 204 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working11.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn10.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.4%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.4%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  7. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened4.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics38.7%
  2. Suspension37.7%
  3. Brakes19.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.3%
  6. Steering8.8%
  7. Tyres7.8%
  8. Body & chassis7.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)17.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis?

In 2024, 47.5% of 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis cars passed their MOT first time, across 204 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).