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L18 AKB

2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,195 mi
Last recorded18,195 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI56,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 AKB
MakeRenault
ModelGrd Scenic Expression DCI
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front door mirror outer cover missing

rear boot lid damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2011 18,193 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front door mirror outer cover missing

rear boot lid damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mil light on

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 24 Apr 2010 3,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine mil light on

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2007 52,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 52,116 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI?

Based on 1,313 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
8,938
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 60
position lamp(s) not working 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 58
Stop lamp not working 55
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L18 AKB is a 2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 56,165 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 Grd Scenic Expression DCI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L18 AKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L18 AKB is a 2004 Renault Grd Scenic Expression DCI, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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