2021 Vauxhall Grandland · 6,994 MOT tests
2021 Vauxhall Grandland reliability
2021 Vauxhall Grandlands fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Grandland years (6,994 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Grandlands: 13.6%)
- 9.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Grandlands: 13.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,032
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,994
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Vauxhall Grandland
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.6%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Brakes1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.89%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.84%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.44%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.39%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.61%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.83%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.77%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.39%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.24%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Vauxhall Grandland reliable?
2021 Vauxhall Grandlands fail 9.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Grandland years (6,994 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Vauxhall Grandland MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.14% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.89% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Vauxhall Grandland have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Vauxhall Grandland shows 28,032 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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