2014 Renault Grscenic — MOT failures & pass rate
447 MOT tests on the 2014 Renault Grscenic are in this dataset, and 68.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 18.2% of the time, so this is 13.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.3% of tests against 13.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, stop lamp and coil spring — joints alone was recorded 73 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 33.3% versus 24.1%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 31.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.3% | 82 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.4% | 60 |
| 3 | Suspension | 11.2% | 50 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.9% | 31 |
| 5 | Brakes | 6.3% | 28 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.3% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 73 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 45 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 27 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 22 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 20 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 19 |
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 | 31.5% | 141 |
| 2 | Brakes | 25.9% | 116 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.4% | 78 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.9% | 71 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 9.2% | 41 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.2% | 32 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 58 | 24.1% |
| 60-90k | 168 | 30.4% |
| 90-120k | 142 | 35.2% |
| 120-150k | 49 | 32.6% |
| 150k+ | 30 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98 | 31.6% |
| 2022 | 88 | 27.3% |
| 2023 | 92 | 33.7% |
| 2024 | 92 | 33.7% |
| 2025 | 77 | 31.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Grscenic
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.4% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Suspension (11.2% 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 2014 Renault Grscenics pass their MOT?
68.5% of the 447 2014 Renault Grscenic MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 31.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Renault Grscenic?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.3% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (13.4%).
Does the 2014 Grscenic get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.1% in the 30-60k band to 33.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 447 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.