2009 Renault Grand Scenic · 4,890 MOT tests
2009 Renault Grand Scenic reliability
2009 Renault Grand Scenics fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Grand Scenic years (4,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Scenics: 46.3%)
- 50.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Scenics: 46.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 110,376
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,890
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.3% of tests fail here (166% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.6%
- Suspension23%
- Brakes13%
- Steering9.3%
- Tyres8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.37%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 7.34%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 7.1%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.5%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.58%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.46%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.38%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.62%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.79%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (7.08%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.77%)
Other years
Every Renault Grand Scenic year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic reliable?
2009 Renault Grand Scenics fail 50.8% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 15 Grand Scenic years (4,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.37% of tests), position lamp not working (7.34% of tests), stop lamp not working (7.1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Renault Grand Scenic shows 110,376 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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