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AV05 VCJ

2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

30,145 mi
Last recorded30,145 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V35,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VCJ
MakeRenault
ModelGr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 30,145 miles

steering rack inner joint slightly ply

Fail 4 Apr 2016 30,145 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack inner joint slightly ply

Pass 24 Apr 2015 21,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 21,409 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 9,417 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 4,174 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,206 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,403 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,463 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,474 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 32,117 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V?

Based on 1,819 MOT tests across 154 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
7,395
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
154
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
Registration plate lamp not working 52
position lamp(s) not working 47
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AV05 VCJ is a 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 35,076 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 Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 VCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV05 VCJ is a 2005 Renault Gr Scenic D-mique Vvt 16V, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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