2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · OY68 OOC

The 2018 Vauxhall Grandland presents a stable and generally sound mechanical picture, with the most recent MOT conducted on 12 September 2025 at 71,750 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend over the last two years is notably improving. The September 2023 test at 45,111 miles flagged worn and pitted front and rear brake discs alongside a worn nearside front tyre, indicating a period of deferred attention to braking components. By the September 2025 test, those braking issues had been fully resolved, with no disc or pad defects recorded, suggesting the previous owner invested in a thorough brake overhaul. The only remaining advisories in 2025 were all four tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges, a clear sign of consumable wear but also a potential indicator of wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues that were not addressed before the test. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. The vehicle has covered 71,750 miles over approximately eight years, averaging just under 9,000 miles per year. The annual tests from 2021 through 2025 show a steady progression from 28,434 miles to 71,750 miles, with no significant gaps in the testing record and no sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest prolonged standing or aggressive use. This is a typical suburban or commuter usage pattern, and the clean tests in 2021, 2022, and 2024 suggest the car was well maintained during the middle years of its life before the brake wear cluster appeared in 2023. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should pay close attention to the front suspension and wheel alignment. The 2025 advisory for all four tyres worn on the edges points to toe or camber misalignment, which will accelerate tyre wear and affect handling if left uncorrected. It is worth checking the condition of the suspension bushes, track rod ends, and any recent alignment documentation. The braking system, while currently passing, should be inspected for disc thickness and pad condition given the history of pitted and scored discs flagged in 2023. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is also advisable, as the Grandland's age and mileage place it in a window where surface rust on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust mounting points can begin to develop, particularly if the vehicle has been used on salted winter roads.