2008 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0L Diesel · GV08 RRU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record across its most recent inspections. The latest MOT test conducted in March 2025 at 181,431 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of consistent passes in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the previous owners have addressed necessary mechanical requirements effectively since the single failure recorded in early 2023. The mileage accumulation pattern is remarkably consistent for an 18-year-old MPV, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between April 2022 and March 2025, the vehicle covered 33,746 miles, representing a steady usage cycle. The short interval in April 2023, where the car failed at 100 miles and passed a retest just one week later, indicates a minor consumable or adjustment issue was quickly rectified rather than a deep mechanical failure. The lack of erratic mileage jumps suggests the vehicle has not suffered from clock tampering or long periods of neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and lower suspension components, as high-mileage vehicles of this era often suffer from rubber degradation and corrosion. While the record is currently clean, the age and mileage place significant stress on the coil springs, wish arm bushes, and exhaust system mount-points. Given the consistent use, check the brake calipers for signs of binding and the condition of the brake discs, as these are frequent points of wear on heavy family transporters like this model.