2018 Vauxhall Grandland · 56,876 MOT tests
2018 Vauxhall Grandland reliability
2018 Vauxhall Grandlands fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Grandland years (56,876 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Grandlands: 13.6%)
- 17.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Grandlands: 13.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 39,403
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 56,876
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 1.6% of tests fail here (186% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Grandland
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Brakes3.5%
- Suspension3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.74%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 1.45%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.21%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.86%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.82%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.94%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (4.28%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.79%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Vauxhall Grandland reliable?
2018 Vauxhall Grandlands fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Grandland years (56,876 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Grandland MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.87% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.74% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn (1.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Vauxhall Grandland have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Vauxhall Grandland shows 39,403 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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