2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,025 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,025 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    56 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    44 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.6%
    39 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.3%
  2. Suspension12.8%
  3. Tyres10.4%
  4. Brakes7.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2017 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 65.7% of 2017 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,025 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).