2010 Renault Grand Scenic 1.4L Petrol · BG10 VUX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed its latest February 2025 test at 96,784 miles, this followed a significant failure just two weeks prior at 96,692 miles. The trend suggests that mechanical faults are only addressed when forced by an MOT failure, as evidenced by the accumulation of multiple safety-critical defects including steering components, lighting, and structural corrosion during the 2025 inspection. The mileage profile is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the car covered 6,680 miles, while it added another 5,385 miles in the year leading up to the February 2025 test. This steady, low mileage suggests low-distance use, but such patterns can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and the accelerated corrosion of metal surfaces, which aligns with the recurring suspension issues noted in the record. A buyer must scrutinise the structural integrity of the chassis, specifically the noted corrosion on the offside rear outer suspension mounting. Although the tester deemed this not excessive in February 2025, the previous failure of the offside outer seat belt anchorage due to reduced sill strength indicates a vulnerability to structural rust in this area. The record also shows a recurring history of suspension wear, with track rod ends, ball joints, and arm bushes flagged across the 2023 to 2025 period, suggesting the front-end geometry components are nearing the end of their service life. The braking system requires close attention due to the 2025 failure for excessive corrosion on the brake pipes connecting to the rear flexi hoses. Combined with previous reports of thin brake pads and scored discs in 2024, this indicates that the braking system may have suffered from neglect. Any physical inspection should verify that the repairs made to the brake lines are effective and that the current components are not binding or wearing prematurely, as the history shows a clear tendency for ignoring these items until they reach critical failure points.