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Mitsubishi Grandis

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 2,358 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

68%

Total Tests

2,358

Best Year

2006 (72%)

Years Covered

6

About the Mitsubishi Grandis

The Mitsubishi Grandis has been tested 2,358 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2004 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel and LP.

Best and Worst Years

The 2006 model is the most reliable with a 72% pass rate from 529 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 66%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

The MITSUBISHI GRANDIS has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 117,223 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 128,170 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Grandis is 12 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
Road Tax
£265
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700
Total per year£2,057
Per month£171/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2009 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

vs national average-14% (82% avg)
vs Mitsubishi brand average-12% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread6 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Mitsubishi Grandis by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200966%321128,170 mi
200868%235141,813 mi
200767%422126,543 mi
200672%529128,021 mi
200567%517121,828 mi
200469%334117,223 mi

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