2018 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 69.5% of Renault Grand Scenics first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. Across 1,986 Grand Scenic first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and tyres.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Renault Grand Scenics first used in 2018 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2018 Renault Grand Scenic MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Grand Scenics first used in 2018 against all cars first used in 2018 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Grand Scenic figure was 11.4 points lower.
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| Test year | 2018 Grand Scenic | All cars first used 2018 | Grand Scenic first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75.6% | 87.6% | 705 |
| 2022 | 78.8% | 86.3% | 693 |
| 2023 | 74.4% | 84.2% | 680 |
| 2024 | 71.0% | 82.5% | 656 |
| 2025 | 69.5% | 80.9% | 650 |
Common 2018 Renault Grand Scenic MOT failures
Share of the 562 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | 18.3% | 103 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 13.9% | 78 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 10.9% | 61 |
| Tyre condition: has ply or cords exposed | 10.7% | 60 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 8.9% | 50 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2018 Renault Grand Scenic before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Common 2018 Renault Grand Scenic MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2018 Grand Scenics, as a share of all 1,986 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 19.7% | 391 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 13.4% | 267 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 8.9% | 176 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 7.2% | 143 |
| Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt | 6.4% | 127 |
Questions about the 2018 Renault Grand Scenic MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2018 Renault Grand Scenic?
In 2025, 69.5% of Grand Scenics first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2018 Grand Scenic most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 39.3% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (31.7%) and tyres (31.3%). The single most common item was “Headlamp: not working on dipped beam” (18.3%).
How often does a 2018 Renault Grand Scenic fail its MOT?
In 2025, 30.5% of first tests on Grand Scenics first used in 2018 did not pass first time: 24.9% failed, and a further 5.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 562 of 1,986 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2018 Renault Grand Scenic MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 19.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (13.4%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (8.9%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (7.2%) and “Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt” (6.4%).
Is a 2018 Renault Grand Scenic reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 75.6% in 2021 to 69.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2018
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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