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SW04 WLG

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

27,660 mi
Last recorded27,660 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 WLG
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 27,660 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2016 27,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,459 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 20,459 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint wish bone ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2014 13,789 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 13,789 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 6,465 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 6,465 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 2,945 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mount rear split, tied up with wire

Fail 2 Apr 2013 2,945 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust mount rear split, tied up with wire

Pass 3 Apr 2012 100,599 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 100,599 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 90,977 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 90,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear discs worn

Pass 7 May 2010 80,823 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 80,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Various brake pipes corroding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside wiper blade slightly poor

Slight play at both front inner tie rods

Pass 12 May 2009 69,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SW04 WLG is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW04 WLG, 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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What year was SW04 WLG registered?

SW04 WLG is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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