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A18 HCT

2005 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,279 mi
Last recorded73,279 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Scenic42,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HCT
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 73,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside sill damaged

Fail 22 May 2012 73,251 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside sill damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,316 miles

advise slight play in both steering arms

Pass 19 May 2010 34,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 33,703 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 3,625 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 3,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,646 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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A18 HCT is a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 42,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 HCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 HCT registered?

A18 HCT is a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is A18 HCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 HCT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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