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VF04 RVJ

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,276 mi
Last recorded18,276 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 RVJ
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 18,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 13,540 miles

Both headlamps going opaque.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,033 miles

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

baby seats in rear

o/s front tyre cut slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in o/s rack arm

Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,553 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 227 miles

engine managment light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2012 226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine managment light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,873 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 86,872 miles

Nearside 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 18 Aug 2010 77,470 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 77,470 miles

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

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

nail o/s front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

one washer jet blocked nsf

Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

one washer jet blocked nsf

Pass 19 Aug 2008 57,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,695 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 47,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VF04 RVJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VF04 RVJ, 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 VF04 RVJ registered?

VF04 RVJ is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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