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HG53 JVP

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,330 mi
Last recorded37,330 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 JVP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2017 37,330 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,904 miles

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

O/s inner rack joint slight play

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,889 miles

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

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

nearside windscreen scratched

Fail 20 Jan 2015 22,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside windscreen scratched

Pass 24 Jan 2014 14,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 14,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 9,001 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 9,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 2,114 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play at power rack o/s

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,333 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

n/s front tyre low on inner and outer edges and at 2.5mm

o/s front tyre low on inner and outer edges and at 2.5mm

rear brake discs worn

slight play at rack o/s

Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

n/s front tyre low on inner and outer edges and at 2.5mm

o/s front tyre low on inner and outer edges and at 2.5mm

rear brake discs worn

slight play at rack o/s

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play at steering rack o/s

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,523 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 21,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,780 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)

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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HG53 JVP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HG53 JVP, 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 HG53 JVP registered?

HG53 JVP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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