2009 Renault Grand Scenic 1.4L Petrol · R1 RHS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed the latest February 2026 test at 44,450 miles, it failed just one day prior due to a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. The recurring presence of an offside rear service brake binding and a misting nearside front shock absorber across multiple annual tests suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure rather than monitoring component degradation proactively. The recorded mileage of 44,450 miles over 17 years represents an exceptionally low average usage of approximately 2,615 miles per year. This low-use profile often correlates with vehicles sitting for extended periods, which explains the specific degradation seen in rubber-based components. Between March 2024 and February 2026, the vehicle covered only 1,222 miles, yet saw multiple failures for suspension wear and tyre perishing. This indicates that age-related material fatigue is the primary concern rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the nearside shock absorber has been noted leaking oil since at least February 2025. The history also flags split lower arm bushes and worn anti-roll bar links, suggesting the rubber bushings are becoming brittle and cracking due to age and low use. Furthermore, the corrosion noted on the rear coil springs in early 2025 requires a close look to ensure structural rust has not progressed into a fracture of the spring seat. The braking system shows signs of neglect, with pitting and scoring on the discs recorded in 2025 which is common in low-mileage cars that brake infrequently. The offside rear brake binding remains a known issue that should be checked for a seized caliper piston or worn slider pins. Given the advisory for a perishing nearside rear tyre in early 2026, the entire tyre set should be inspected for sidewall cracking, as low-mileage tyres often lose elasticity regardless of remaining tread depth.