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NM04 PHJ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,335 mi
Last recorded69,335 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,583 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 60,583 miles

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

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

nearside steering rack has excessive play behind steering rack boot

Fail 2 Mar 2015 60,578 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside steering rack has excessive play inside steering rack boot

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,146 miles

nearside steering rack has play inside boot

Fail 31 Jan 2014 47,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside steering rack has play inside rack boot

Pass 8 Nov 2012 34,144 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 34,144 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,400 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 7,602 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 26 Oct 2010 7,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear brake disc slightly worn

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,571 miles

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

baby seat fitted nearside front

baby seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,479 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

baby seat fitted nearside front

baby seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 35,311 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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NM04 PHJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NM04 PHJ, 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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NM04 PHJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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