2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

640 MOT tests in 2024. 48.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time48.9%
Failed or needed repairs51.1%
Typical mileage at test102,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 640 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.0%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.1%
    39 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: system insecure3.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.3%
  2. Suspension29.7%
  3. Brakes26.4%
  4. Steering11.9%
  5. Body & chassis10.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  8. Tyres7.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened24.1%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)24.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.2%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 Scenic?

In 2024, 48.9% of 2006 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 640 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

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

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).