2019 Renault Grand Scenic — MOT failures & pass rate
4,309 MOT tests on the 2019 Renault Grand Scenic are in this dataset, and 82.8% of them passed. That is 5.7 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 11.5%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (8.1%) and tyres (7.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, brake pads and headlamp aim — headlamp alone was recorded 184 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 13.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 22.2% once past 90-120k.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 16.9% of the time against 18.4% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.0% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 14.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 19.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 348 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.4% | 319 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.6% | 197 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.8% | 162 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.4% | 102 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 74 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 184 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 173 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 105 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 98 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 86 |
| 6 | Washers | 81 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 30.0% | 1,295 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.1% | 779 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.2% | 396 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.1% | 263 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 2.9% | 126 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.5% | 63 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,804 | 13.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,098 | 19.5% |
| 60-90k | 338 | 24.6% |
| 90-120k | 54 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,416 | 16.9% |
| Diesel | 893 | 18.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,036 | 14.2% |
| 2023 | 1,083 | 16.7% |
| 2024 | 1,077 | 18.6% |
| 2025 | 1,086 | 19.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Grand Scenic
On a 2019 Grand Scenic, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 8.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (8.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (7.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (4.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Renault Grand Scenics pass their MOT?
82.8% of the 4,309 2019 Renault Grand Scenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Grand Scenic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.1% of tests, followed by tyres (7.4%).
Does the 2019 Grand Scenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.0% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,309 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.