2008 Renault Scenic 1.6L Petrol · BF58 BVR

This 2008 Renault Scenic has a concerning MOT trend that suggests a worsening mechanical condition. While the vehicle has low mileage for its age—averaging roughly 4,711 miles per year—this low usage may be masking age-related deterioration, particularly regarding rubber components and corrosion. The most recent MOT from February 2025 shows a pass, but it follows a significant failure involving multiple safety-critical issues. There is a clear and recurring pattern of degradation in the braking system and suspension. Specifically, brake pipe corrosion has appeared in 2024 and escalated into a failure in 2025. The suspension is also showing signs of rapid deterioration, with recent failures involving a fractured coil spring, a worn drag link end ball joint, and an excessively worn suspension arm ball joint. The vehicle's condition trend is worsening. In 2023, the issues were limited to wearing brake pads and minor oil leaks. By 2024, the list expanded to include tyre perishing, shock absorber corrosion, and binding brakes. The 2025 failure was even more severe, moving from simple wear to structural component failures like a broken spring and significant corrosion in the brake lines.