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N18 VMX

2004 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,258 mi
Last recorded48,258 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 VMX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,258 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 48,258 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 42,415 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,316 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2015 37,149 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2014 30,496 miles

play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 7 Oct 2014 30,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,084 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,615 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,863 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 10,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,624 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 23,579 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,650 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,865 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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N18 VMX 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 64.7%.

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 N18 VMX, 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 N18 VMX registered?

N18 VMX is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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