Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T?

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 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T?

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 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T?

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 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,847 vehicles, the 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.6%, 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 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T?

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 X Griffin Edition T (2021)

1,847 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T

CarHunch analysed 1,847 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This Grandland X Griffin is a solid performer: a 91.7% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 11.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine variant (which makes up the vast majority of the cohort) maintains that same 91.7% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.

At around 26,000 miles median for a 2021 model, these cars are running relatively light, yet they're averaging 2.1 advisories per test—suggesting minor wear items crop up even at modest mileage. When you're viewing one, ask the seller for full service history and check the MOT history yourself for any pattern of advisories around suspension or brakes, then get a pre-purchase inspection to catch small issues before they become costly.

The 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.6% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

92.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 20k–34k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.6% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.1 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 1,847 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 1,847 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	1,821	92.5%	0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,014 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 29%

584

White 22.8%

460

Grey 22.6%

455

Red 14.6%

294

Blue 11%

221

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T 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.

26,279

typical

19,759

low mileage

33,748

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition T vehicles fall between 19,759 and 33,748 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,759 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.

✓ 19,759–33,748 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Vauxhall Grandland X Griffin Edition Ts sit.

⚠ Over 45,559 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

2.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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