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VU04 PHY

2004 Renault Grand Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,033 mi
Last recorded145,033 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Grand Scenic43,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 145,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 123,859 miles

o/s rear parking brake poor

unable to fully inspect o/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2016 123,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s rear parking brake poor

unable to fully inspect o/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,179 miles

Edge worn both front tyres

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,934 miles

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,069 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 90,069 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,699 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,696 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,797 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 72,797 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,948 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,625 miles

edge worn both front tyres

Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,625 miles

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

edge worn both front tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,488 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,428 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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VU04 PHY is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2004 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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