Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

46% 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 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis reliable?

Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles, the 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (101% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (60.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (57.3% 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 2008 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 (2008)

227 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74.3% first-time pass rate

2008 Mitsubishi Grandis

CarHunch analysed 227 real MOT records for the 2008 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 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis falls short of the UK average with a 74.3% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (46.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for any prospective buyer. Diesel variants, which dominate this cohort at 145 of 227 cars, perform marginally worse at 72.4%, suggesting fuel type isn't the deciding factor here.

These seven-year-old Grandis models are running at sensible mileages (median 91,269 miles), but they're accumulating real problems: an average of 4.01 failures per test and 24.6 advisories per vehicle point to widespread wear and corrosion issues rather than isolated failures. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on structural rust and brake condition, as the high dangerous-defect rate suggests these aren't minor niggles.

We have limited data for the 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

74.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

46.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.01

Over 15.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

91k

Middle half: 76k–113k

For context

These stats describe 227 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 227 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 101%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Tyre wear 60.8%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

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

Other issues 41.9%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread · Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · …

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2008.

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Before you buy a 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis

Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 46.3% 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%)	145	72.4%	4.21
Petrol (33%)	75	78.2%	3.64

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 2008 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.

91,269

typical

75,942

low mileage

112,796

high mileage

Half of all 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis vehicles fall between 75,942 and 112,796 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 75,942 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.

✓ 75,942–112,796 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2008 Mitsubishi Grandiss sit.

⚠ Over 152,274 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2008 Mitsubishi Grandis — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 36% of 2008 Mitsubishi Grandiss are still active.

Numbers are declining — 71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% 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

15.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.01

Avg failures per vehicle

24.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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