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GV03 PHN

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,081 mi
Last recorded112,081 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 PHN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 112,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 105,930 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 105,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 97,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 90,354 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,000 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,217 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on both edges

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 74,215 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres are starting to wear on both edges

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,562 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 71,559 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,012 miles

near side rear brake disc inner face in poor condition.and rear pads getting low.

rear no plate in poor condition.

Fail 22 Apr 2010 67,010 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side rear brake disc inner face in poor condition.and rear pads getting low.

rear no plate in poor condition.

Pass 12 May 2009 63,681 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn very low on secondary tread groove outer band.

Fail 12 May 2009 63,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn very low on secondary tread groove outer band.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 50,609 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,933 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 May 2006 30,939 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 30,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GV03 PHN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV03 PHN, 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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GV03 PHN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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