2015 Renault Scenic 1.5L Diesel · NJ15 HTK

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of reactive repairs. While it passed the most June 2025 test at 105,197 miles, the previous failure just one month prior at 105,183 miles highlights significant mechanical neglect. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple multi-point failures suggests that components are only being addressed when necessary to pass the legal test, rather than through a preventative service schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in data between March 2023 (83,271 miles) and March 2024 (96,701 miles), covering over 13,000 miles in that year. However, the rapid accumulation of 8,500 miles between April 2024 and June 2025 shows high-intensity use that likely accelerated the wear on the suspension and braking components identified in the record. A buyer must scrutinise the engine and drivetrain due to the critical failures recorded in May 2025. The tester found no oil on the dipstick requiring a three-litre top-up with the engine burning oil and emitting white smoke. This indicates significant internal wear or a turbocharger issue that requires professional compression testing. Furthermore, the recurring gearbox oil leak and the split nearside front CV boot suggest that fluid-related issues could lead to expensive drivetrain failure if not thoroughly rectified. The suspension and braking systems also require close inspection. The record shows a history of failing components, including ball joints, track rod ends, anti-roll bar linkages, and a fractured coil spring within a short window. Since the June 2025 test also flagged pitted and scored brake discs on both axles, these components are nearing the end of their functional life. Given the uneven tyre wear noted across multiple tests, the buyer should check for incorrect wheel alignment to ensure new tyres are not prematurely degraded.