2018 Renault Grand Scenic · 2,258 MOT tests
2018 Renault Grand Scenic reliability
2018 Renault Grand Scenics fail 24.9% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Grand Scenic years (2,258 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Scenics: 46.3%)
- 24.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Grand Scenics: 46.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 41,918
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,258
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 92% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.6% of tests fail here (217% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Renault Grand Scenic
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.8%
- Tyres8.7%
- Suspension6.6%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.07%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.75%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 2.61%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.04%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.82%
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 (14.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.85%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.76%) · Brake discs showing some wear (4.12%)
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 2018 Renault Grand Scenic reliable?
2018 Renault Grand Scenics fail 24.9% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Grand Scenic years (2,258 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Renault Grand Scenic MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (4.07% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.75% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (2.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Renault Grand Scenic have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Renault Grand Scenic shows 41,918 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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