Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt reliable?

Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles, the 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt (2007)

135 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.3% first-time pass rate

2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt

CarHunch analysed 135 real MOT records for the 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2007 Renault Grand Scénic is a risky buy: only 50.2% pass on first attempt, nearly 30 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, and it averages 1.07 failures per test. The dangerous defect rate sits at 2.2%, which is reassuringly low, but the volume of issues flagged suggests these are older vehicles with accumulated wear rather than one-off problems.

At an average mileage of 83,587 miles for a 17-year-old car, these examples have been reasonably well-used but not excessively so—the real concern is the pattern of failures and advisories (1.8 per vehicle) that point to ageing electrical, suspension and braking components typical of this model generation. Before viewing one, run a full diagnostic check and budget for at least £800–1,200 in repairs; this is not a hassle-free proposition unless the specific example has a full service history and recent major work.

We have limited data for the 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

73.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

2.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.07

Over 3.8 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

100k

Middle half: 79k–109k

For context

These stats describe 135 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 135 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Other (58%)	78	73.8%	1.08
Petrol (42%)	57	72.6%	1.05

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

99,643

typical

79,465

low mileage

109,218

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt vehicles fall between 79,465 and 109,218 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 79,465 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 79,465–109,218 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvts sit.

⚠ Over 147,444 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvt — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 17% of 2007 Renault G Scenic Dyn 7 Vvts are still active.

Numbers are declining — 14 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (17% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.07

Avg failures per vehicle

1.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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