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AJ56 VTA

2007 Renault Grand Scenic

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,446 mi
Last recorded158,446 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Grand Scenic70,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VTA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 158,446 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2025 158,124 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2024 151,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 151,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 144,806 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 144,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,972 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,587 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 118,806 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine malfunction light on

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2019 105,874 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 105,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 94,525 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 83,736 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 May 2017 83,367 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 May 2016 72,193 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 72,070 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 62,361 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 53,836 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2014 53,836 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 44,714 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 36,366 miles

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

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2011 28,362 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,113 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 22,113 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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AJ56 VTA is a 2007 Renault Grand Scenic in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 70,097 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 AJ56 VTA, 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 19 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 AJ56 VTA registered?

AJ56 VTA is a 2007 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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