The RENAULT SCENIC (1999-04) 5DR MPV 1.8 16V ALIZE is a five-door compact MPV: a practical family car with a taller, roomier cabin than a conventional hatchback, while remaining easier to place than a large people carrier. In the UK used-car market, it sits among affordable older family runabouts, competing with cars such as the Vauxhall Zafira and Citroën Xsara Picasso. Its flexible, upright layout makes it well suited to school runs, shopping and holidays, especially for families wanting useful space without a bulky van-like vehicle. The 1.8-litre petrol engine offers a straightforward, everyday driving experience, and the Alizé trim gives this Scenic a comfortable, well-equipped feel for its age. Its appeal is practicality and value rather than sporty performance or especially low fuel use. mycarcheck.com recorded three checks across three VINs: 132,000 average miles, 5,000 annual miles and 4.3 keepers; no usable sale valuation was recorded in this small sample.