2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,309 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,309 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working9.6%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.1%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    58 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    47 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics27.1%
  2. Suspension14.2%
  3. Brakes10.9%
  4. Tyres9.1%
  5. Steering9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.2%

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 2015 Renault Grand Scenic?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2015 Renault Grand Scenic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,309 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Grand Scenic?

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

Is the 2015 Renault Grand Scenic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).