Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Ed T A (2021)

493 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Ed T A

CarHunch analysed 493 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Ed T A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This Grandland X is significantly more reliable than the average UK car, with a 93.3% first-time pass rate against the 80% national average—and a very low dangerous defect rate of just 7.5%, so safety concerns are minimal. The petrol engine has delivered this strong performance across the 493 vehicles analysed.

At 24,500 miles median for a 2021, these cars are running well within typical expectations, and the low failure rate of 0.19 per vehicle shows few serious problems are emerging at this mileage. Before buying, request the full MOT history to check what those 1.8 average advisories typically are—if they're minor trim and lighting items, this is a very sound choice.

Generally reliable 13.3% above UK average
93.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
24,510
typical mileage
17,062–32,204 middle half
7.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.19
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Ed T A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 492 93.3% 0.19
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Ed T A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

17,062
low mileage
24,510
typical
32,204
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Ed T A vehicles fall between 17,062 and 32,204 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.19
Avg failures per vehicle
1.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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