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SA54 VHW

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,095 mi
Last recorded114,095 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 VHW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 114,095 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

O/S strut top bearing slightly tight

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2015 114,095 miles

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

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

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

O/S strut top bearing slightly tight

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 102,227 miles

Centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

N/S/F wheel rim welded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,775 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear axle pivot bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing at outer edge but still ok at time of test

offside front brake hose support bracket missing

Fail 16 Aug 2013 87,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear axle pivot bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing at outer edge but still ok at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,527 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,369 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front top strut bearings slightly stiff

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,369 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front top strut bearings slightly stiff

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,688 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 41,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four brake discs rusty at edges

Fail 13 Jul 2009 41,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four brake discs rusty at edges

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,850 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler cap dust cover split

unable to carry out full inspection of filler cap seal due to vehicle design

Fail 24 Jul 2008 31,685 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler cap dust cover split

unable to carry out full inspection of filler cap seal due to vehicle design

Pass 3 Aug 2007 20,612 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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SA54 VHW is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA54 VHW, 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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SA54 VHW is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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