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CP53 RAU

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,897 mi
Last recorded68,897 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RAU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,897 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,147 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,147 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,419 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 40,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 33,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,142 miles

Rear brake pads are getting low.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2008 13,923 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 838 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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CP53 RAU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 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 CP53 RAU, 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 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CP53 RAU registered?

CP53 RAU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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