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RA04 VJF

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,059 mi
Last recorded117,059 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VJF
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,059 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoured (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 117,059 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoured (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 104,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoured (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres low in tread

Fail 19 Feb 2019 104,239 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scoured (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres low in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,135 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

offside windscreen slightly scoured by defective wiper blade

Fail 15 Feb 2018 94,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dull lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dull lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel on parking brake lever

offside windscreen slightly scoured by defective wiper blade

Pass 29 Dec 2016 70,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 156,927 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 111,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rubber mountings weak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rubber mountings weak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 104,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 95,063 miles

Nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Offside front tyre worn low

Offside rear brake pads worn low

Offside rear handbrake level of its stop

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slack in handbrake

Slight bind on offside rear wheel when rotated by hand

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Unable to fully inspect both third row seat belts

Various small chips in windscreen

Wipers smearing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 85,057 miles

Both front inner track rod ball joints have slight play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level brake light inop

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,012 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 76,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 55,939 miles

unable to see pads or discs clearly

Fail 6 Aug 2008 55,939 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

unable to see pads or discs clearly

Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,637 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,815 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,815 miles

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

Rear seatbelts in boot area not checked as saets are not accessable

Slight play in steering rack

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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RA04 VJF is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RA04 VJF, 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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RA04 VJF is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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