How can I check the mileage of a used car that I'm buying?

What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

How can I check the mileage of a used car that I'm buying?

I am going to view a 60 reg Renault Grand Scenic tomorrow. The dealer says it only has one service history dated 2012 and the mileage is 36,000 miles. The cost of the car is £4,995, reduced from £5,495. How can I be sure the mileage is accurate without a full service history because the main reason I like it is because of the low mileage.

Asked on 16 December 2016 by Sharon Curry

Answered by Honest John

You cannot be sure of anything. However, you can check its MoT mileage history here: www.gov.uk/check-mot-history

Tags: buying mpvs buying a used car pricing low mileage service history

Similar questions

Toying with the idea of buying a 'new' Beetle - is this a good idea?

I have toyed with idea of buying an old-ish Volkswagen Beetle as second car for fun, maybe for 4000 miles a year. I have seen a 2003 2.0 petrol manual with genuine 16000 miles although I'm sure when the...

Is £4000 a fair price for a high mileage 2008 Honda Civic?

I'm looking at getting a 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC. It's showroom condition; one owner and full service history for £4000. It will come with 6 months warranty from the garage. It has 99,000 miles on...

Is £1995 a fair price for a 15 year old diesel BMW 3 Series 2.0 with 150,000 miles on the clock?

I have found a BMW 3 Series 2.0 SE diesel that's been owned and maintained by a mechanic for the last 6 years. It seems in good quality but is 15 years old with 150,000 on the clock. Does £1995 seem like...

Related models