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MT54 VTC

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,300 mi
Last recorded54,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 VTC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 54,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.855 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 5.43 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 9.99 (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 298 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bottom ball joint separated from drop link (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough top mount bearing (2.2.D.1)

surging while idling and engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,812 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2015 43,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,402 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2012 18,628 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 18,577 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

customer showed paperwork to show the vehicle had odometer changed at 55294

front tyres and offside rear tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

nearside rear shocker is becoming damp

Pass 6 Jan 2011 7,160 miles

play in steering rack

*** please note - Vehicle had dash clock replaced original mileage was 55294 when Replaced *****

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside indicators starting to turn white

Fail 6 Jan 2011 7,160 miles

*** please note - Vehicle had dash clock replaced original mileage was 55294 when Replaced *****

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

offside indicators starting to turn white

play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,281 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,695 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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MT54 VTC is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc 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 MT54 VTC, 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 MT54 VTC registered?

MT54 VTC is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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