2012 Renault Grand Scenic 1.6L Diesel · BJ61 WLK

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in January 2024 at 124,698 miles passed, it introduced a new mechanical defect regarding play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints. This follows a significant failure in December 2022 where the vehicle failed on multiple points including a fractured coil spring and a missing road wheel fixing. The history suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they reach the point of failing an MOT test. The mileage pattern is consistent with a family vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Records show a steady progression from 95,332 miles in late 2020 to 124,698 miles in early 2024, representing an increase of roughly 30,000 miles over three years. However, the gap since the last recorded MOT in January 2024 means the vehicle has now operated for over two years without an official safety check. This increases the likelihood that undetected wear on the steering or braking components has worsened since the previous inspection. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The play in the steering rack inner joints noted in 2024 is a critical item that affects handling precision and should be verified as professionally repaired. Furthermore, the recurring reports of pitted and scored brake discs across both 2023 and 2024 indicate a history of allowing corrosion or heat to degrade the braking system. Given the previous failure of a fractured coil spring in 2022, the entire suspension assembly should be checked for stress fractures or heavy corrosion to ensure no further structural failures are imminent.