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HJ54 PLU

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,411 mi
Last recorded123,411 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 PLU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 123,411 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 123,411 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe conection has slight leak (7.1.2)

Engine management light is on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rubber perished and tread low (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 109,431 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 109,431 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 97,418 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 95,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,161 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 92,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,943 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

rear exshaust rubber slightly broken

Fail 16 Jun 2012 87,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

rear exshaust rubber slightly broken

Pass 25 Jun 2011 74,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc's badly worn

n/s front wing damaged

rear brake disc's detioated

Fail 25 Jun 2011 74,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake disc's badly worn

n/s front wing damaged

rear brake disc's detioated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,250 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 45,482 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 45,482 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,182 miles

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

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

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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HJ54 PLU is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HJ54 PLU, 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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HJ54 PLU is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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