2018 Renault Grand Scenic 1.3L Petrol · LD68 AOY

The 2018 Renault Grand Scenic presents a stable and improving roadworthiness trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 29 October 2025 at 42,000 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome marks a clear step up from the advisory-laden test on 3 November 2023 at 27,572 miles, where the tester flagged a low coolant level and a cut to the nearside front tyre. The fact that neither issue reappeared in subsequent testing suggests those were addressed promptly rather than left to fester. The only recorded failure in the entire history occurred on 20 October 2022 at 18,782 miles, when both windscreen washer jets were misaligned and failing to deliver sufficient fluid. The car passed the very next day, indicating a simple, low-cost fix. No structural corrosion, suspension component wear, brake defects, or exhaust emissions failures appear anywhere in the record, which is a positive indicator of basic mechanical upkeep. Mileage accumulation tells a story of genuinely light use. Between the first recorded test in October 2022 at 18,792 miles and the most recent in October 2025 at 42,000 miles, the car covered roughly 23,200 miles over three years, averaging around 7,700 miles annually during that window. Over its full eight-year life the annualised figure sits at approximately 5,250 miles, well below the UK average. The gap between the 2024 test at 33,497 miles and the 2025 test at 42,000 miles shows a modest uptick to around 8,500 miles in that final year, but nothing alarming. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or large unexplained gaps that would raise odometer fraud concerns. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection given the vehicle's age and the low-mileage profile. Long periods of standing can cause brake disc surface corrosion, binding calipers, and perished rubber suspension bushes or tyre sidewalls, none of which the MOT necessarily captures between annual tests. Check the condition of all four tyres, including the sidewalls for cracking, and inspect the underside for any early signs of structural corrosion around suspension mounting points and subframes. Verify coolant level and condition, since the 2023 advisory on low coolant could point to a minor leak or simply a neglected top-up, but it has not recurred. Test the windscreen washer jets thoroughly, as the 2022 failure on both sides hints at a possible underlying blockage or weak pump that may resurface. Low mileage is no guarantee of trouble-free ownership, and a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains the sensible course.