2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

263 MOT tests in 2024. 83.7% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.7%
Failed or needed repairs16.3%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 263 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.1%
  2. Tyres3.4%
  3. Suspension3.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  6. Brakes1.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%

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: 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 2020 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 83.7% of 2020 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 263 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Renault Grand Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).