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RE05 EBV

2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,086 mi
Last recorded23,086 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI46,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 EBV
MakeRenault
ModelGrnd Scenic Privilege DCI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 23,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

horn wirers corroded

engine has a bad oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,899 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,899 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 17,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play at both steering rack/steering arm joints

Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 6,514 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 125,916 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 125,916 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 116,218 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2008 116,218 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Undertray fitted

How Reliable is the Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI?

Based on 1,766 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
8,727
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 113
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 102
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 74
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 67
position lamp(s) not working 59
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RE05 EBV is a 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 46,405 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE05 EBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RE05 EBV is a 2005 Renault Grnd Scenic Privilege DCI, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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