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FN54 VYL

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,081 mi
Last recorded35,081 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 VYL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,081 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 35,080 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 147,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 147,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,345 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011
Fail 2 Apr 2011

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Rear Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 61,628 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 61,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,522 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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FN54 VYL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN54 VYL, 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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What year was FN54 VYL registered?

FN54 VYL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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