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PY04 HCL

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,231 mi
Last recorded42,231 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 HCL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2019 42,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to osr pipe marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bearing in bits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to nsr cross rear axle marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear bearings not check due to brake bind

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,545 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 40,533 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,425 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 18,332 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 18,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 8,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,617 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,864 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 66,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,028 miles

customer advises stop lights r faulty but no fault found at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,399 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,062 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 356,312 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 356,312 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 28,146 miles

n/s/f wiper blade poor condition

Fail 30 May 2008 28,146 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade poor condition

Pass 24 May 2007 18,084 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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PY04 HCL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PY04 HCL, 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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PY04 HCL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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