2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,043 MOT tests in 2024. 45.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time45.8%
Failed or needed repairs54.2%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,043 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working17.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.2%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.6%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
    95 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    78 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%
  10. Exhaust system: system insecure3.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics50.4%
  2. Suspension32.7%
  3. Brakes27.0%
  4. Steering14.3%
  5. Body & chassis13.4%
  6. Tyres11.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)24.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.6%

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: position 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 2008 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 45.8% of 2008 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,043 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic?

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

Is the 2008 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).