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LV53 SOU

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,264 mi
Last recorded97,264 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 SOU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 97,264 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,414 miles

slight blow on rear silencer.

wiper linkage worn.

n/s door mirror damaged.

no bonnet prop

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 89,347 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s door mirror damaged.

no bonnet prop

rear brakes binding slightly.

slight blow on rear silencer.

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 83,802 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,802 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 79,962 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 79,962 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 74,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rubber mounting split

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust rubber mounting splitting

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs worn

centre exhaust rubber mounting splitting

hi-level stop lamp not working

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear child seat not secured

offside front top strut bearing sticking during lock to lock check

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

water in offside rear light unit

Fail 7 Sep 2010 62,661 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs worn

centre exhaust rubber mounting splitting

hi-level stop lamp not working

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear child seat not secured

offside front top strut bearing sticking during lock to lock check

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

water in offside rear light unit

Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,592 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2009 1 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 55,669 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2008 43,671 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,930 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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LV53 SOU is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LV53 SOU, 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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LV53 SOU is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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