2018 VAUXHALL GRANDLAND1.6L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by a reactive rather than proactive approach to mechanical upkeep. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 52,813 miles, this followed a significant failure just one mile prior. The history reveals multiple critical failures across various systems, including a missing wheel fixing, a faulty seat belt buckle, and worn anti-roll bar linkages. This pattern suggests the owner only addresses defects when forced to by the MOT tester, rather than performing routine servicing and preventative maintenance. At 52,813 miles over eight years, the Grandland has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical low-to-moderate usage. However, the interval between tests shows evidence of neglected components. Between September 2023 and October 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 17,000 miles, yet it failed with thin brake pads and scored rear discs. The low mileage does not appear to translate into mechanical care, as the recurring failures regarding tyres and brake components indicate that consumables are being allowed to run to the point of failure before being replaced. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking and suspension systems due to recurring issues. The record shows a history of thin pads, scored discs, and binding calipers noted between 2024 and 2025. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint failure in 2025 indicates that suspension components may be requiring further attention as they age. Furthermore, the previously reported missing nearside front wheel fixing in the 2025 failure highlights a serious lapse in basic safety checks that necessitates a verification that all wheel bolts are torqued to specification before purchase.