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A21 VAE

2017 Renault Grand Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,678 mi
Last recorded51,678 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Renault Grand Scenic46,070 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 51,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 45,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Nearside mirror casing damaged/missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 34,120 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 19,521 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,047 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 19,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 19,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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A21 VAE is a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 46,070 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 A21 VAE, 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 9 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A21 VAE registered?

A21 VAE is a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 5 December 2017.

Is A21 VAE safe to buy?

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