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542 DBY

2009 Renault Grand Scenic

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,956 mi
Last recorded72,956 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Scenic76,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration542 DBY
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 72,956 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 69,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,933 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,357 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 58,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 54,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 52,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 48,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 44,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,807 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 30 May 2017 39,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 27 May 2016 36,806 miles

advise wear to front and rear brake pads

Pass 18 May 2015 32,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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542 DBY is a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 76,733 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 542 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 542 DBY registered?

542 DBY is a 2009 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 9 April 2009.

Is 542 DBY safe to buy?

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