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GL53 RRU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,797 mi
Last recorded41,797 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 RRU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,797 miles

both rear shock absorber lower casings corroded

front brake pads look low unable to fully assess

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 41,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect possible bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear shock absorber lower casings corroded

front brake pads look low unable to fully assess

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,459 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,639 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 23,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Feb 2014 17,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 45,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 3,765 miles

Slight play N/S/F inner rack joint

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,057 miles

N/S/F inner rack end slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F inner rack end slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,416 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 24 Jan 2009 35,647 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 31,372 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,544 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,614 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and sidewall

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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GL53 RRU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL53 RRU, 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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What year was GL53 RRU registered?

GL53 RRU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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