2010 Renault G Scenic DY-Ique Ttom DCI 1.9L Diesel · OU10 XLS

A sixteen-year-old Renault Grand Scenic presenting 144,089 miles carries a meaningful pattern of recent brake, suspension, and exhaust concerns that any prospective buyer should weigh carefully. The June 2026 pass came only after an earlier eight-day failed attempt on 10 June, where a fractured nearside rear coil spring and emissions exceeding the manufacturer limit were both flagged as majors. The follow-up pass on 18 June retained those same coil spring and emissions items only as advisories after remedial work, alongside a binding nearside rear brake and wearing-thin rear pads. That a fractured coil spring could be downgraded to an advisory in under a fortnight is unusual and warrants physical verification; the spring should be inspected closely for any cracked remnant, and the cause of the emission exceedance (typically a failing DPF, EGR blockage, turbo over-fuelling, or sensor fault on the 1.9 dCi) should be diagnosed with live data rather than simply cleared by an emissions-only retest. The mileage equates to roughly 9,000 miles per year over sixteen years, which is broadly typical for a diesel family MPV of this vintage. There are no extended gaps in the testing record, meaning the vehicle has been in continuous use and the recorded wear patterns are not skewed by long stationary periods. At this mileage on a dCi engine, attention should logically turn to dual-mass flywheel wear, injector balancing, clutch slip under load, and turbo actuator play, although none of these are reflected in the MOT history. The annual accumulation suggests regular but moderate motorway use, which generally benefits the diesel particulate filter by keeping regeneration cycles active, so a DPF fault underlying the recent emission failure would be more consistent with short-trip urban use, a blocked or faulty differential pressure sensor, or contaminated oil. The history of braking and steering advisories is the most consistent mechanical thread through the file. A binding rear caliper or seized slider on the nearside was flagged in 2026 and the same corner should be tested by hand for free rotation after release, with the handbrake mechanism checked for full return and even application. Worn, pitted front discs and pads noted in 2023, combined with rear brake wear in 2026, indicate the full set may now be approaching end-of-life again, so a firm pedal test under load on a test drive is essential, watching for judder, pull, or low-effort braking. The steering rack inner joint play recorded in 2025 is a known weak point on this chassis and will typically present as a clonking noise over speed humps or a vague, wandering feel on the motorway. A fractured rear coil spring, even if currently passing, also warrants a check on the opposite side for fatigue cracking, as coil springs typically fail in pairs on high-mileage vehicles. Beyond the recorded items, the non-obligatory centre rear stop lamp failure carried across both June 2026 tests and the inoperative offside registration plate lamp suggest minor electrical attention is required, easily resolved but symptomatic of general wear. On a test drive, listen for any diesel-specific clonks from the front subframe and engine mounts on startup and over bumps, as these are a documented concern on the Scenic II and III platform and can manifest as knocking, harsh gear changes, or vibration through the cabin. Feel for uneven steering return and check the rear suspension for any sagging on one side, which combined with the recent coil spring failure should raise the priority of a thorough under-bonnet and under-floor inspection. Given the 144,089-mile accumulation, the combination of rear brake wear, fractured spring, and emissions exceedance within a single fortnight, this vehicle is best purchased only with a clear pre-purchase inspection and ideally a printout of live engine data to confirm the cause of the recent emission failure has been properly rectified.