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AJ57 JGZ

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,694 mi
Last recorded128,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 JGZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 128,694 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Weak beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 118,420 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tiny area corroded (by hose connection) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 118,419 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tiny area corroded (by hose connection) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn very thin (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 108,169 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 108,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 97,747 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 86,891 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 86,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 75,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2021 75,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn and cracking on edges of tread

Fail 7 Feb 2020 68,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn and cracking on edges of tread

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,807 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 61,790 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 56,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2017 50,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 44,233 miles

Adjusted headlamps in cab

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

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,173 miles

offside front tyre bald at tread shoulders and heavily perished

Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,935 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 20,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 15,415 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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AJ57 JGZ is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 70,174 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 AJ57 JGZ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ57 JGZ is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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