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RJ04 ETE

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

20,100 mi
Last recorded20,100 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ETE
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 20,100 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

engine oil leak

knocking sound coming from behind wheel when lock to lock is done

Fail 17 May 2017 20,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

engine oil leak

knocking sound coming from behind wheel when lock to lock is done

Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,437 miles

Front brake disc are in poor condition

eml warning light on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 14,437 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front brake disc are in poor condition

eml warning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock when pulling away

Pass 12 Jun 2014 6,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Jun 2014 6,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Apr 2013 470 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 470 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 77,613 miles

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

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

the rear number plate is deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2011 77,613 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

the rear number plate is deteriorating

the rear wiper blade is split

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,373 miles

advise slight play in steering arms

Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,373 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise slight play in steering arms

Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,763 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 56,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,719 miles

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

Left end of steering rack worn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,342 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 43,342 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,452 miles

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

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

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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RJ04 ETE is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 RJ04 ETE, 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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RJ04 ETE is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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