2019 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · DP19 JCO

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently in a state of instability and requires immediate professional intervention, with the most recent test dated 2026-02-13. The tester flagged the nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot as severely deteriorated in both the September 2023 and September 2026 tests, indicating a persistent and worsening mechanical condition over the past three years. This deterioration has been documented at both 48,057 miles in the September 2026 test and at 48,057 miles in the September 2023 test, confirming that the issue has not resolved and the car remains in a dangerous condition for safe driving. The mileage pattern reveals a critical gap in maintenance history that exposes the vehicle to significant risk. The vehicle has only two MOT entries recorded between 2025-02-15 and 2026-02-13, with only one passing test. This sparse record suggests that the owner may have been absent from the UK for several months between the two most recent inspections, leading to a lack of preventative maintenance. The rapid accumulation of miles since the initial September 2023 test, which was only 1,165 miles away from the current date, implies that the car has accumulated approximately 1,165 miles of wear in the last nine months, far exceeding the typical 6,000-mile annual wear rate for a 2019 vehicle. Given the recurring faults and the lack of a passing MOT, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and component wear in person. The most serious risk is the deterioration of the drive shaft joint and the brake discs, which are prone to catastrophic failure if not addressed. The brake system is likely compromised due to the failed rear outer stop lamp and the lack of a passing MOT, while the suspension and drivetrain components are also at risk. The buyer should verify the condition of the brake pads, discs, and calipers, as well as the suspension bushings and coil springs, as these components have been flagged as deteriorating in the MOT history.