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J88 CSD

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,918 mi
Last recorded14,918 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CSD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 14,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,790 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edge as a result of excessive free play in offside front wishbone bush. Offside front tyre devoid of any tread on inner edge.

Fail 27 Feb 2017 42,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Smoke meter reading very high. (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Amber bulb showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are badly worn on inner edge as a result of excessive free play in offside front wishbone bush. Offside front tyre devoid of any tread on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,693 miles

front pads very much on limit

n/s/f tyre onlimit

Fail 13 Jan 2016 34,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads very much on limit

n/s/f tyre onlimit

Pass 5 Jan 2015 26,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 26,524 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 26,449 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,685 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 7,255 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f Strut top bearing noisey

Pass 2 Dec 2011 73,629 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 64,871 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,093 miles

Front plate deterating

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,160 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,042 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,678 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 28,678 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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J88 CSD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J88 CSD, 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 J88 CSD registered?

J88 CSD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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