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SD05 VGC

2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,873 mi
Last recorded10,873 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI43,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 VGC
MakeRenault
ModelGrnd Scenic Dynamique DCI
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 7,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear discs pitted

wiper blades advise replacement

Fail 29 Oct 2010 7,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear discs pitted

wiper blades advise replacement

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,208 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 22 May 2008 44,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 44,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,209 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

slight play at n/s track rod

How Reliable is the Renault Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI?

Based on 5,349 MOT tests across 514 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
8,894
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
514
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 380
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 261
position lamp(s) not working 225
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 204
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 204
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SD05 VGC is a 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 43,464 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 Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD05 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD05 VGC is a 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Dynamique DCI, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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