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HD53 VLR

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,097 mi
Last recorded68,097 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 VLR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,097 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 68,092 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 56,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,855 miles

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

very slight play in steering rack nearside arm inner joint

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight play in steering rack nearside arm inner joint

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,869 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

tracking

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,995 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 28,995 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 25,675 miles

both n/s outer tyre'walls scuffed.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,888 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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HD53 VLR is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HD53 VLR, 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 HD53 VLR registered?

HD53 VLR is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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