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VA04 ELW

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

10,618 mi
Last recorded10,618 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 ELW
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 10,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 10,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2012 39,366 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 39,366 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 5,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 5,044 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 102,374 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 102,374 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear disks rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2009 86,581 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 86,581 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear pads low

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,650 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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VA04 ELW is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VA04 ELW, 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 VA04 ELW registered?

VA04 ELW is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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