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RN04 VDZ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,208 mi
Last recorded119,208 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 VDZ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,208 miles

both rear main axle bushes perishing

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside mirror glass broken

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both inner tie rods

Fail 9 Dec 2013 119,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear main axle bushes perishing

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished

nearside mirror glass broken

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both inner tie rods

Pass 3 Oct 2012 111,412 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 111,391 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,007 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 95,413 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2010 95,413 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2010 95,377 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F outer washer jet n/w.

N/S/R exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Rear wiper blade perished & washer n/w.

Pass 3 Sep 2009
Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recommend new pads & discs all round-ASAP.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 71,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Recommend new pads & discs all round-ASAP.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,556 miles

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack joints inside steering rack gaitor.

slight wiper marks at centre front windscreen.

Fail 31 May 2007 59,776 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack joints (inside steering rack gaitors.)

slight wiper marks centre front windscreen.

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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RN04 VDZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RN04 VDZ, 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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RN04 VDZ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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