2012 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5L Diesel · YR12 OJF

The 2012 Renault Grand Scenic presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 28 March 2026 at 71,698 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a significant turnaround from the preceding two years, where the vehicle failed and passed within the same week in March 2025 on tyre condition. The most recent test confirms that all previously flagged items, including tyres, brakes, and suspension components, have been addressed. No active defects remain on file. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Across roughly fourteen years, the recorded mileage of 71,698 equates to approximately 5,121 miles per year, well below the UK annual average. The annual increments between tests reinforce this: 3,874 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, followed by just 1,555 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. Such low annual accumulation suggests the vehicle has seen predominantly short, local journeys in recent years. That pattern can preserve mechanical components through reduced mileage but also introduces risks from incomplete warm-up cycles, particularly for the exhaust aftertreatment system and diesel particulate filter if applicable. Despite the clean 2026 result, the 2024 failure at 66,269 miles raised items that warrant close physical inspection. The tester flagged worn and pitted front and rear brake discs alongside rear brake pad material below 1.5 mm, indicating the braking system was operating at or near minimum serviceable thickness. A nearside front track rod end with excessive play was also recorded, a steering and suspension defect that directly affects wheel alignment and tyre wear patterns. Any prospective buyer should verify that the brake discs, pads, and track rod ends have been genuinely replaced rather than merely noted, and should check for uneven tyre wear that could point to unresolved alignment or steering geometry issues. The recurring tyre advisories across both the 2024 and 2025 tests, covering inner edge wear and cracking or perishing, suggest the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary or been driven with incorrect inflation pressures. A thorough inspection of all four tyres, including sidewalls and inner sidewalls, is advisable. Given the low mileage and the history of standing, suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust mountings should be examined for deterioration caused by age rather than use. The clean 2026 pass is encouraging, but the pattern of defects in prior years points to a vehicle that was not consistently maintained to a high standard until very recently.