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GJ54 VTZ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,226 mi
Last recorded46,226 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 VTZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from CAT area (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,037 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,528 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 29,499 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 21,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,879 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 17,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 1,451 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 1,451 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 13,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,590 miles

rear disks worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,670 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,509 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GJ54 VTZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GJ54 VTZ, 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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GJ54 VTZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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