2008 Renault Scenic 1.6L Petrol · CV08 AZG

The Renault Scenic presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 13 March 2026 at 96,641 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared with no defects recorded at that test. Prior to this, the test on 4 March 2026 recorded a fail at 96,554 miles yet listed no defects, and the same pattern occurred on 19 February 2025 with a fail at 89,369 miles and no defects logged before a pass two days later at 89,373 miles. These no-defect failures suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults, and the owner resolved them promptly on retest. The odometer shows 96,641 miles against an 18-year life, averaging roughly 5,369 miles per year, which is low for a 2008 family hatch. Mileage moved from 83,127 in March 2024 to 89,373 by February 2025, then to 96,554 by March 2026, reflecting gentle annual use of six to seven thousand miles. The clean advisory columns across all five entries indicate no flagged corrosion, worn suspension bushes, or brake disc concerns were noted by testers. Such sparse, defect-free records imply the previous keepers likely stored the car for long periods and kept basic upkeep current, though low use can conceal perished rubber components and fluid degradation. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of the suspension arms, coil springs, and subframe for hidden rust given the vehicle's age and likely standing time. The brake calipers and flexible hoses deserve checks for seizure or cracking despite no binding reported in the MOT data. Verify the cambelt interval against Renault schedule, as the low mileage does not exempt the 2008 petrol or diesel units from time-based replacement. Confirm the reason for the two no-defect failures with the test centre paperwork, since repeated administrative rejects within days hint at documentation rather than roadworthiness problems. Overall the Scenic's record supports a sound purchase subject to those precautionary checks.