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YJ57 LAO

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

237,692 mi
Last recorded237,692 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 LAO
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 237,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 205/60/16

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge 205/60/16

Fail 8 Jun 2017 237,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 205/60/16

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge 205/60/16

Pass 13 Jun 2016 201,716 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 160,051 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 160,051 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2014 124,044 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 124,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,956 miles

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

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

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

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

brake service

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake service

Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,636 miles

brake service some wear to both front brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2012 82,636 miles

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

brake service some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,267 miles

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

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

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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YJ57 LAO is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 70,174 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 YJ57 LAO, 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 18 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 YJ57 LAO registered?

YJ57 LAO is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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