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AP53 VRT

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

9,572 mi
Last recorded9,572 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VRT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,572 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 9,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 5,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads becoming low

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

rear brake discs becoming rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2013 5,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads becoming low

o/s/f tyre becoming worn on edges

rear brake discs becoming rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r coil spring incomplete at end

Fail 20 Mar 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r coil spring incomplete at end

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,825 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,244 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2010 35,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2009 29,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

possible engine mounting defective

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,242 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,149 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Scenic?

Based on 2,489,721 MOT tests across 172,237 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,650
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
172,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108,325
position lamp(s) not working 70,652
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64,273
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60,499
Registration plate lamp not working 59,677
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AP53 VRT is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 40,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108,325 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP53 VRT is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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