2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

827 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 827 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.8%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.2%
    60 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    27 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.3%
  2. Suspension20.4%
  3. Brakes12.9%
  4. Tyres10.4%
  5. Steering7.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.4%

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 2014 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2014 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 827 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Grand Scenic?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).