Mitsubishi Grandis MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 2,358 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
68%
Total Tests
2,358
Highest Pass Rate
2006 (72%)
Years Covered
6
About the Mitsubishi Grandis
The Mitsubishi Grandis was MOT tested 2,358 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2004 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel and lpg versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 72% from 529 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 66%. The 6 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
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
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mitsubishi Grandis by Year
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Questions about the Mitsubishi Grandis
Is the Mitsubishi Grandis reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2004 to 2009), the Mitsubishi Grandis averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 2,358 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 72%.
Which year Mitsubishi Grandis has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis has the highest MOT pass rate at 72%, while the 2009 model has the lowest at 66%, a 6 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Mitsubishi Grandiss more reliable?
The Mitsubishi Grandis has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 2 percentage points.
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