Vauxhall Grandland X
Registered from 2017 to 2025.
About this model
The Opel Grandland is a compact crossover SUV produced by the German manufacturer Opel. It was originally known as the Opel and Vauxhall Grandland X, until the facelift of the first generation model when it dropped the X suffix in the nameplate. It was introduced as a replacement for the Opel Antara, and also replaced the Opel Zafira in 2019.
From the Wikipedia article Opel Grandland, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 1.2 petrol. 1,253 of 15,451 tests failed, 8%.
Better than 51% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 57% | 715 |
| Brakes | 24% | 302 |
| Lights and electrics | 9% | 110 |
| Visibility | 7% | 84 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 5% | 68 |
| Body and structure | 4% | 55 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 57% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 24% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Lights and electrics — 9% of its failures
- Visibility — 7% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Seat belts and airbags — 5% of its failures
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 15% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 4% | 5% | 7,299 | |
| 20–40k miles | 11% | 10% | 6,733 | |
| 40–60k miles | 13% | 13% | 1,299 | |
| 60–80k miles | 15% | 14% | 103 |
15,434 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.2 petrol · 129 hp · 1395 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.2 petrol · 1395 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.2 petrol · 1394 kg · 2675 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A11/00057/21
In some vehicles, under certain driving conditions, the urea injector may block when the engine is turned off, meaning that no urea will be injected when the car is started up again. This blockage is temporary, and the injector will start working normally again after 12 minutes’ driving. This may lead to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A11/00077/23
The lubrication of the vacuum pump may be insufficient and this can cause it to break, which in turn can lead to reduced braking assistance, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00350/22
Due to missing components of the trailer hitch, the coupling may break. As a result, the trailer may inadvertently detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00373/23
The diesel particle filter may overheat and develop cracks. This could have a negative impact on the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01018/21
The vehicles concerned are not equipped with the air deflectors normally provided and necessary for the front cooling module. This may lead to CO2 emissions above the regulatory limits. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01220/23
The traction battery can overheat due to faulty battery-monitoring software. This could cause the traction battery and/or the vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01222/23
Due to water infiltration, corrosion of the battery case can occur, creating a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01783/24
The software in the battery management control unit cannot detect certain failure modes in the battery. In the vehicles concerned there may be a defect in the high-voltage battery, which could lead to overheating. This increases the risk of fire in the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
11 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.