2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

613 MOT tests in 2024. 70.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time70.0%
Failed or needed repairs30.0%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 613 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    32 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    26 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    21 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.0%
  2. Tyres11.4%
  3. Suspension10.8%
  4. Brakes5.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt8.0%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2018 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 70.0% of 2018 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 613 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Grand Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).