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VU04 PFV

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

47,216 mi
Last recorded47,216 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 PFV
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 47,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,652 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 31,416 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,749 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 14,749 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 11,123 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 1,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear on n/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,251 miles

Slight play in N/S steering arm

Slight play in O/S steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,639 miles

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

slight play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

very slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,747 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

play in both front inner wheels

strong advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge on 0-4mm & split deep in tyre tread

Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,747 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

play in both front inner wheels

strong advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge on 0-4mm & split deep in tyre tread

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,147 miles

rear brake discs appear worn

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 14 Apr 2009 38,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs appear worn

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,724 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2007 24,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres depths getting low

front and rear brake discs are lipped

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,625 miles

both front tyres depths getting low

front and rear brake discs are lipped

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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VU04 PFV is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VU04 PFV, 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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VU04 PFV is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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