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HJ54 RCU

2004 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 RCU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 117,187 miles

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

No coolant in reservoir

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it - marked

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 117,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Child seat fitted

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

No coolant in reservoir

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in it - marked

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 110,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,954 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 May 2011 89,978 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 80,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2010 80,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2008 61,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,716 miles

rear wiper blade split.

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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HJ54 RCU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HJ54 RCU, 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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HJ54 RCU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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