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WM05 EPC

2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V35,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EPC
MakeRenault
ModelGr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 69,347 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 65,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 65,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 60,396 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing slightly rusted (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play on pin bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing slightly rusted (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 53,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake cable (3.5.1k)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,824 miles

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

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

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall slightly cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2016 41,804 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall slightly cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 9 Jan 2015 32,516 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,129 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,699 miles

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2011 4,903 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,921 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,669 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V?

Based on 1,819 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,395
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
Registration plate lamp not working 52
position lamp(s) not working 47
Full Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V reliability report

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WM05 EPC is a 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 35,076 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 Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM05 EPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WM05 EPC is a 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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