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HY54 TAU

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,898 mi
Last recorded73,898 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 TAU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2016 73,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Fail 19 Jun 2015 60,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 46,579 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,488 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 35,410 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,410 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,086 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,699 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,017 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 15,017 miles

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

no water in expansion tank

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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HY54 TAU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HY54 TAU, 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 HY54 TAU registered?

HY54 TAU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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