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AV05 VBY

2005 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,321 mi
Last recorded93,321 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Scenic40,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VBY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,321 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 93,309 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both sides rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Jan 2013 86,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 86,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,806 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 74,806 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs corroded inner, and rears corroded outer

headlight aims on min limit

Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 55,324 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,000 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,774 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 37,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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AV05 VBY is a 2005 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 40,503 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 AV05 VBY, 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 21 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV05 VBY is a 2005 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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