2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

899 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 899 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
    64 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    26 marked dangerous
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.9%
  2. Tyres9.8%
  3. Brakes7.9%
  4. Suspension6.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.9%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2019 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2019 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 899 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Grand Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).