2010 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5L Diesel · BN60 WUB

The 2010 Renault Grand Scenic presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 April 2022 at 77,319 miles, passed, yet the record reveals a pattern of recurring minor faults rather than a robust preventative maintenance regime. The trend is not clearly improving. While the tester flagged worn front and rear brake pads in both the April 2022 pass and the April 2022 fail, these advisories were carried over from the previous year's test cycle, suggesting consumable wear was monitored but not proactively replaced. A fractured offside front coil spring and excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joint were identified in the April 2022 failure, indicating a period of deferred suspension work that was subsequently rectified for the pass. The recurring presence of child seats obstructing adult seat belt inspections is a persistent limitation on the record's completeness. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,832 miles per year. The record shows a gap of over 3,000 miles between the March 2021 test at 74,136 miles and the April 2022 test at 77,319 miles, representing only 3,183 miles covered in roughly thirteen months. Critically, the recorded mileage has remained static at 77,319 miles since the April 2022 pass, with no subsequent MOT entries recorded by the current date of June 2026. This four-year absence of test history raises significant concerns. A vehicle standing idle for extended periods can suffer from deteriorated rubber components, brake corrosion, and fluid degradation, while the alternative explanation of a rolled-back odometer cannot be ruled out without corroborating service records. A buyer must treat the suspension and braking systems as priority inspection points. The history of a fractured coil spring and worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joint points to potential fatigue in related components, including the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint flagged in March 2021. Inspect all suspension bushes, drop links, and strut top mounts for deterioration. The repeated advisories on front and rear brake pads, combined with the vehicle's prolonged stationary period, mean the condition of brake discs, calipers, and flexible hoses requires careful assessment for corrosion and seized mechanisms. The persistent obstruction of seat belt checks by child seat fittings means the condition of all adult seat belts, particularly their retractors and anchorage points, remains unverified by the MOT record and must be physically confirmed.