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Vauxhall Grandland x griffin edition t vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Vauxhall Grandland x griffin edition t
90%
MOT pass rate · 2,028 vehicles
More reliable
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Grandland x griffin edition t is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Vauxhall Grandland x griffin edition t Vauxhall Zafira
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 72%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 28%
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 7% 2% ✓
Average mileage 35,342 mi 116,941 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2,028 574,048

Most common faults

Vauxhall Grandland x griffin edition t

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vauxhall Zafira

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Vauxhall Grandland x griffin edition t is the more reliable of the two — 90% pass first time versus 72%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Vauxhall Grandland x griffin edition t report Full Vauxhall Zafira report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.