Renault Grand scenic
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 17 years from 41,595 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
41,595
Best Year
2020 (93%)
Years Covered
17
About the Renault Grand scenic
The Renault Grand scenic has been tested 41,595 times in 2026 MOT data across 17 model years (2004 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 417 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 62%. With a 31 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer RENAULT GRAND SCENICs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 72,928 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 33,632 miles.
Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Grand scenic is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2020 detailsHow reliable is the Renault Grand scenic?
Renault Grand scenic by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93% | 417 | 33,632 mi | |
| 2019 | 81% | 1,542 | 39,454 mi | |
| 2018 | 81% | 1,226 | 54,964 mi | |
| 2017 | 79% | 1,990 | 62,878 mi | |
| 2016 | 78% | 2,355 | 73,395 mi | |
| 2015 | 76% | 2,475 | 77,743 mi | |
| 2014 | 73% | 1,634 | 90,552 mi | |
| 2013 | 71% | 1,037 | 98,518 mi | |
| 2012 | 70% | 2,985 | 104,122 mi | |
| 2011 | 69% | 7,717 | 107,123 mi | |
| 2010 | 68% | 8,716 | 115,461 mi | |
| 2009 | 69% | 2,465 | 118,755 mi | |
| 2008 | 66% | 2,231 | 109,757 mi | |
| 2007 | 66% | 2,307 | 110,512 mi | |
| 2006 | 67% | 1,389 | 107,362 mi | |
| 2005 | 66% | 952 | 81,532 mi | |
| 2004 | 62% | 157 | 72,928 mi |
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