2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mitsubishi Grandis MOT pass rate and common faults

256 MOT tests in 2024. 51.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time51.9%
Failed or needed repairs48.1%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 256 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.9%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.9%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.0%
  2. Suspension25.8%
  3. Brakes15.6%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.5%
  5. Steering8.6%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  8. Body & chassis5.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.7%
  2. Registration plates: inscription illegible15.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.3%

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 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis?

In 2024, 51.9% of 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis cars passed their MOT first time, across 256 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).