2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5L Diesel · MA61 ACZ

The Renault Grand Scenic passed its most recent MOT on 9 March 2026 at 90,654 miles, but only after a same-day failure for a white-tinged near-side rear indicator and excessive play in the near-side front track rod end. The maintenance trend is worsening. Corrosion and wear flagged as minor in 2024 and 2025 have progressed: the front wishbones showed corrosion by March 2026, rear shock casings corroded, and brake discs front and rear now present pitted, corroded surfaces on both sides. The owner cleared the failure items yet left the structural and braking advisories unattended. Recorded mileage runs 84,458 in March 2024, 87,834 in March 2025, and 90,654 in March 2026. That is roughly 3,200 miles per year over the last two intervals, well below the 6,044 annual average for the vehicle's age. Low use has not spared the chassis. Standing periods likely accelerated the corrosion seen on suspension arms, coil springs, and brake discs, while the 2024 failure for a fractured near-side rear coil spring shows previous neglect of load-bearing components. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension wishbones and rear shock absorber casings for active corrosion progression beyond the tester's "not seriously weakened" note. The March 2026 test recorded inner and outer rear disc corrosion with pitting; measure disc thickness and check for lip formation. Confirm the near-side front track rod end was replaced after the March 2026 failure and verify steering play is absent. The sticking near-side front door handle remains an unresolved advisory from both 2026 tests and warrants manual operation checks. Brake condition demands scrutiny. The 2024 failure listed near-side rear pad thickness below 1.5 mm and a binding service brake; the 2026 pass still shows scored, corroded rear discs. Test the rear brakes for residual binding and confirm pad renewal. Tyre sidewall perishing noted in 2024 has dropped from the record, but inspect all sidewalls for aged cracking given the low annual mileage and likely static storage.