2019 Sinnis Harrier 0.1L Petrol · GV68 CCJ

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a history of significant mechanical neglect followed by a period of inactivity. While the most recent recorded test in October 2022 at 5,222 miles resulted in a pass, this followed two consecutive failures within the same year. The maintenance trend shows a transition from critical safety failures to more minor defects, but the lack of entries since four years ago suggests the vehicle was only maintained when forced by legal testing requirements rather than through a proactive service schedule. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, with only 5,222 miles recorded. This averages to approximately 746 miles per year. The data shows virtually no movement between February 2022 and May 2022, where the car covered just 29 miles over three months. Such extremely low usage often indicates the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, which frequently leads to degradation of rubber components, flat-spotting tyres, and internal corrosion within the braking system despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The record flags recurring issues with shock absorbers, moving from a negligible damping effect on the rear in February 2022 to a reduced damping effect on the front by October 2022. This suggests a systemic failure of the damping units. Furthermore, the failure in February 2022 regarding an insecure rear wheel spindle is a major red flag indicating a lack of basic assembly checks. Given the four-year gap since the last MOT, the inspector should specifically check for seized brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and aged tyres that have perished due to age rather than tread depth.