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LW04 ELJ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,568 mi
Last recorded67,568 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,568 miles

Both rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 59,193 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald on outer edge 205/60/16 92h

Offside Front Outer mirror has been repaired

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both front tyres bald on inner edges 205/60/16 92h

front dics corroded and pitted on inner faces

rear shocks and springs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 31,276 miles

Play in inner steering joints

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,864 miles

Coolant leak

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount persished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 21,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,157 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 14,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 6,833 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 6,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 603 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,779 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 60,779 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 53,260 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 53,260 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,806 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 36,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LW04 ELJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LW04 ELJ, 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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LW04 ELJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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