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AF55 GNJ

2005 Renault Grand Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,436 mi
Last recorded118,436 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Grand Scenic42,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GNJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,436 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT PADS LOW

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 13 Feb 2017 118,382 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level close to minimum.

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Engine management light on.

Front inner brake pads low.

Gear knob loose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OSR tyre heavy wear at shoulders.

Oil/coolant residue at engine bay and engine undertray.

Slight play NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,280 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Oil leak.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 99,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSR tyre tread low at shoulders.

Child seat fitted to NSR not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Oil leak.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,856 miles

Brake hose clamp on NSR flexi hose? Removed.

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy.

Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs.

Engine management light on.

Front inner brake pads low.

Front wipers miss a small section of screen at offside.

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 76,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 76,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,834 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,055 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,992 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,140 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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AF55 GNJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AF55 GNJ, 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 AF55 GNJ registered?

AF55 GNJ is a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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