2021 Vauxhall Crossland Griffin 1.2L Petrol · RO71 OBE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on May 8, 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable, although a mechanical failure recorded just one day prior to that pass indicates a specific oversight. At 45,328 miles, the tester identified a split or insecure nearside front inner drive shaft constant velocity boot. The immediate rectification of this fault suggests the owner is responsive regarding safety-critical defects once they are identified. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. The car progressed from 27,181 miles in October 2024 to 34,654 miles in May 2025, showing steady usage of roughly 7,500 miles over seven months. The jump to 45,330 miles by the May 2026 test maintains this regular driving cycle, which generally helps prevent components like seals and brake assemblies from seizing due to long periods of standing. A buyer should physically inspect the nearside front drive shaft to ensure the replacement boot was fitted correctly and that no grease leakage has contaminated the internal joint. Since the boot failure allowed for the ingress of dirt, check for any signs of play or clicking noises during full-lock turns. The clean record of advisories in the previous tests suggests the suspension bushes and structural components are currently in good condition without immediate attention required.