2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Renault Grand MOT pass rate and common faults

117 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 117 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.8%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6.8%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  6. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault5.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.3%
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes42.7%
  2. Lights & electrics27.4%
  3. Suspension23.9%
  4. Body & chassis8.5%
  5. Steering6.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  7. Tyres6.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)19.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.8%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2006 Renault Grand?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2006 Renault Grand cars passed their MOT first time, across 117 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Grand?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Renault Grand reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).