2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

3,951 MOT tests in 2024. 47.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time47.9%
Failed or needed repairs52.1%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,951 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken11.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.8%
  3. Stop lamp: not working8.2%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    213 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    249 marked dangerous
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  10. Reversing lamps: inoperative3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.9%
  2. Suspension31.0%
  3. Brakes17.5%
  4. Steering12.7%
  5. Tyres9.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  8. Body & chassis5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 47.9% of 2010 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,951 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Renault Grand Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).