Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto?

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 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto?

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 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto?

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.

Is the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 229 vehicles, the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto?

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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Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto (2022)

229 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 229 real MOT records for the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.9% first-time MOT pass rate against the 80% baseline—a strong result for a relatively young vehicle. The dangerous defect rate of 5.7% is comfortably below concern levels, suggesting owners have few serious safety worries.

These cars are running at modest mileage for their age, averaging 25,435 miles, which partly explains the stellar pass rate but also means you're buying into a vehicle with good longevity potential. The low failure rate (0.15 per vehicle) combined with minimal advisories (0.8 per vehicle) tells you this model is straightforward to own; before you buy, confirm the service history is complete, as the PHEV's battery and hybrid systems will benefit from proper maintenance records.

We have limited data for the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

93.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–31k

For context

These stats describe 229 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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Based on MOT data from 229 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.7% 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 →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 236 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 81.4%

192

White 6.8%

Red 5.1%

Black 3.8%

Grey 3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto 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.

23,528

typical

16,690

low mileage

30,919

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Auto vehicles fall between 16,690 and 30,919 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 16,690 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.

✓ 16,690–30,919 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Elite PHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 41,740 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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