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HT53 VYJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,840 mi
Last recorded82,840 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 VYJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 82,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

n/s/f shock absorber has a slight mist of oil

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 80,540 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 80,539 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,375 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2014 76,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steel wheel fitted off side rear

Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,784 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 57,441 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)

Pass 8 May 2012 57,441 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 46,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010
Pass 7 Dec 2009 39,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,657 miles

front tyres worn very low on edges(raised edges)

rear exhaust box blowing slightly from welded seams

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,019 miles

rear tyres worn near to legal limit

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,169 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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HT53 VYJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HT53 VYJ, 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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HT53 VYJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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