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RA04 VTU

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,101 mi
Last recorded163,101 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 VTU
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 163,101 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside + brake caliper not allowing full inspection of Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside + Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Both shock absorber corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components + oil leak behind front tray

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front sides (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Jan 2021 122,109 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front sides (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2019 89,716 miles

Headlights cloudy

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wiper arm bent but not adversely affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both inner rack arms have play in ball joint

Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wiper arm bent but not adversely affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both inner rack arms have play in ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2017 77,789 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

coolant level low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 72,712 miles

Front pads and discs worn close to limits

exhaust hangers perished

wear/play in steering arms

Pass 15 Jun 2015 66,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2014 60,590 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,816 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 54,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,790 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,790 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,927 miles

n/side front bumper damaged and insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,848 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2009 30,848 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,052 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 20,052 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front 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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RA04 VTU is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc 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 VTU, 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 VTU is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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