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EX08 SSZ

2008 Mitsubishi Grandis

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,867 mi
Last recorded138,867 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis85,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 SSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 138,867 miles

rear drop link bushes perished

rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 3 Oct 2024 133,839 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 130,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 125,102 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,025 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 118,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlight cloudy

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 113,855 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Worn on inner edge ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,646 miles

n/s/f rack end has play

o/s/f rack end has play to maximum tolerance allowed

poor light output due to cloudy lamp covers

Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,547 miles

n/s/f steering has slight play

n/s/f strut has slight leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,915 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,943 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Sep 2015 73,943 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,776 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,339 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 52,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,633 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 35,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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EX08 SSZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 85,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX08 SSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX08 SSZ registered?

EX08 SSZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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