Renault Grand Scenic: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 18.0% of Renault Grand Scenic MOT tests — 29,606 tests out of 164,297. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 979 | 23.8% |
| 2005 | 5,924 | 23.2% |
| 2006 | 7,451 | 22.6% |
| 2007 | 11,194 | 24.1% |
| 2008 | 10,527 | 23.9% |
| 2009 | 10,416 | 19.2% |
| 2010 | 34,167 | 19.1% |
| 2011 | 29,564 | 18.3% |
| 2012 | 11,333 | 16.8% |
| 2013 | 3,590 | 16.7% |
| 2014 | 5,905 | 16.0% |
| 2015 | 9,031 | 14.1% |
| 2016 | 8,154 | 13.1% |
| 2017 | 6,714 | 9.3% |
| 2018 | 4,049 | 7.8% |
| 2019 | 4,309 | 8.1% |
| 2020 | 935 | 9.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.