2012 Renault Grand Scenic · 5,334 MOT tests
2012 Renault Grand Scenic reliability
2012 Renault Grand Scenics fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Grand Scenic years (5,334 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Scenics: 46.3%)
- 48.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Scenics: 46.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 94,017
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,334
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 40% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.2% of tests fail here (310% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics24%
- Suspension19.7%
- Steering11.2%
- Brakes9.8%
- Tyres8.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 9.06%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 8.23%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.57%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.18%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (6.56%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.54%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.49%)
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 2012 Renault Grand Scenic reliable?
2012 Renault Grand Scenics fail 48.2% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Grand Scenic years (5,334 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (9.56% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (9.06% of tests), stop lamp not working (8.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Renault Grand Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Renault Grand Scenic shows 94,017 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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