2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

489 MOT tests in 2024. 51.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time51.3%
Failed or needed repairs48.7%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 489 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken13.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working7.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics30.9%
  2. Suspension27.2%
  3. Brakes14.1%
  4. Steering9.0%
  5. Tyres8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  8. Body & chassis3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.2%

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 2013 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 51.3% of 2013 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 489 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).