Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap?

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 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap?

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 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap?

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.

How many 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap has a first-time MOT pass rate of 74%, 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 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap?

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 Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap (2010)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 74% first-time pass rate

2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2010 Renault Grand Scénic diesel struggles with reliability compared to the UK average, managing only a 71.4% first-time pass rate against 80% nationwide. More concerning, 45% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is well above acceptable levels and should give any buyer pause.

With a median mileage of 70,536 miles for a 14-year-old car, these examples have been driven normally, yet they're racking up an average of 3.59 failures and 18.2 advisories per test—suggesting systemic weak points rather than isolated issues. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the emissions control system and suspension, as these older Scénics develop recurring problems that become expensive to fix.

We have limited data for the 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

74%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

45%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.59

Over 12.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

71k

Middle half: 57k–84k

For context

These stats describe 140 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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Before you buy a 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	139	74%	3.58

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap 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.

70,536

typical

56,671

low mileage

83,699

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap vehicles fall between 56,671 and 83,699 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,671 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.

✓ 56,671–83,699 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Faps sit.

⚠ Over 112,993 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Fap — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 38% of 2010 Renault Grd Scenic Priv Ge T T DCI Faps are still active.

Numbers are declining — 45 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* 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

12.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.59

Avg failures per vehicle

18.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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