Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

49% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,071 vehicles, the 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (103.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (80.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (79.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Grandis (2006)

1,071 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.5% first-time pass rate

2006 Mitsubishi Grandis

CarHunch analysed 1,071 real MOT records for the 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis is noticeably less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 74.5% against the national 80%, and a genuinely concerning 48.6% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly (75.5% and 73.9% respectively), so fuel choice won't meaningfully improve your odds.

These seven-year-old Grandis models are running at typical mileage for their age (median 93,010 miles), but they're accumulating serious issues: an average of 4.33 failures and 26.8 advisories per test suggest structural wear and deterioration beyond normal. Before committing to one, budget for multiple repair cycles and get a trusted mechanic to inspect the suspension, brakes, and cooling system closely.

The 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis has a below-average first-time pass rate (74.5% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74.5%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

48.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.33

Over 16.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

93k

Middle half: 77k–112k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 26.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,071 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,071 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 103.1%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Parking brake lever has little reserve travel · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 80.5%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 44.3%

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Oil leak, but not excessive · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Suspension & steering 30.7%

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006.

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Before you buy a 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis

Based on MOT data from 1,071 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 48.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (64%)	690	73.9%	4.38
Petrol (35%)	374	75.6%	4.26

Colour Breakdown

Based on 4,460 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 30.8%

1,372

Black 29.9%

1,334

Purple 15.4%

686

Blue 11.9%

532

Grey 9.3%

417

White 2.4%

105

Green 0.2%

Red 0.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

93,010

typical

76,510

low mileage

111,871

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles fall between 76,510 and 111,871 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 76,510 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 76,510–111,871 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Mitsubishi Grandiss sit.

⚠ Over 151,025 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2006 Mitsubishi Grandis — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 21% of 2006 Mitsubishi Grandiss are still active.

Numbers are declining — 201 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (21% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

16.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.33

Avg failures per vehicle

26.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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