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DY54 FVL

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,765 mi
Last recorded127,765 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FVL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 127,765 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 127,765 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 99,595 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Fail 2 Mar 2012 95,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

end play in steering rack

Fail 6 Jan 2011 90,904 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

end play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,022 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 67,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 58,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,878 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 48,878 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

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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DY54 FVL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 43,716 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 DY54 FVL, 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 22 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY54 FVL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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