2017 Renault Grand Scenic: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2017 Renault Grand Scenics, from 1,097 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2017 Renault Grand Scenics than on all cars registered in 2017.
- Brake lights7.1× usualRenault Grand Scenic9.2% All 2017 cars1.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 9.2%, against 1.1% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £10–£80 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.
- Suspension arm bushes and joints2.6× usualRenault Grand Scenic12.6% All 2017 cars4.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 0.9% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.
- Brake pads1.8× usualRenault Grand Scenic18.6% All 2017 cars10.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 4.1%, against 2.1% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
- Link ball joint covers11.4× usualRenault Grand Scenic5.7% All 2017 cars0.5%
Failed outright at MOT: 3.7%, against 0.3% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanicAt the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.
- Headlights4.2× usualRenault Grand Scenic5.5% All 2017 cars1.3%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.4%, against 1.2% of all 2017 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £40–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Check both headlights on dipped and full beam, and look for cloudy or cracked lenses.
By area
The share of 2017 Renault Grand Scenic MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres35% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes26% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Suspension26% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics23% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors7% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts5% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 903 | Tyres 33% |
| 2018 | 649 | Tyres 34% |
| 2016 | 1,307 | Suspension 34% |
| 2015 | 1,368 | Suspension 36% |
| 2014 | 848 | Suspension 41% |
| 2012 | 1,370 | Suspension 51% |
| 2011 | 3,106 | Suspension 54% |
| 2010 | 3,422 | Suspension 53% |
| 2009 | 977 | Suspension 51% |
| 2008 | 777 | Suspension 54% |
| 2007 | 735 | Suspension 58% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2017 Renault Grand Scenics registered in 2017. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score