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SY04 XHL

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,930 mi
Last recorded12,930 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 XHL
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 12,930 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,381 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 18 Jan 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 121,968 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded/ pitted and worn

Nearside and offside rear brake discs deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under tray insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2011 121,968 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside and offside front inner brake discs corroded/ pitted and worn

Nearside and offside rear brake discs deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under tray insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 113,274 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 113,265 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 71,189 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 71,189 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,917 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,340 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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SY04 XHL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SY04 XHL, 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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SY04 XHL is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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