Renault Grand Scenic

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 17 model years from 41,595 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

73%

Total Tests

41,595

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (93%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Grand Scenic

The Renault Grand Scenic was MOT tested 41,595 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 17 model years (2004 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 417 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 62%. With a 31 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Grand Scenics pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1749cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

vs average of all models-9% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-7% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread31 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Grand Scenic by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Renault Grand Scenic

Is the Renault Grand Scenic reliable?

Across its 17 model years in our data (2004 to 2020), the Renault Grand Scenic averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 41,595 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year Renault Grand Scenic has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Renault Grand Scenic has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 62%, a 31 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.