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FNZ 8172

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

29,569 mi
Last recorded29,569 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 8172
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 29,568 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,541 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 19 Feb 2016 21,541 miles

Fuel pipe leaking LPG pipe on top of engine is split (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Feb 2015 14,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,759 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 179 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 9,179 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 9,167 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

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

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

no rubber blade on rear wiper

upper offside engine mount colapsed

Fail 25 Sep 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

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

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

no rubber blade on rear wiper

upper offside engine mount colapsed

Pass 20 Jun 2011 73,578 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 73,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

all tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,000 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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FNZ 8172 is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FNZ 8172, 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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FNZ 8172 is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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