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J300 MLE

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,494 mi
Last recorded105,494 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 MLE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,494 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack joints.

wiper linkages have play in wheel/pivot boxes.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 105,494 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in o/s & n/s steering rack joints.

wiper linkages have play in wheel/pivot boxes.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,006 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion

both rear shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f outer sill damaged

wiper arm pivots worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,479 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s & n/s rear shckabsorber bodys corroded.

slight play in o/s & n/s sreering rack joints.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,193 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front to rear b/pipes have slight corrosion.

note:n/s outer sill damaged.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 68,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2012 56,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering arms have slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,465 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,866 miles

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,658 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,980 miles

n/s brakes binding slightly serv on test

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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J300 MLE is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 J300 MLE, 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 J300 MLE registered?

J300 MLE is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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