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NC53 TNZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

33,846 mi
Last recorded33,846 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 TNZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,846 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 33,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all four brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 26 Nov 2012 29,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all four brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2012 29,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,113 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 24,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 12,250 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 12,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 7,284 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Oil leak

no dipstick- unable to check oil temperature durring smoke test

offside wiper blade is slightly deteriorated but still operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view

rear wiper arm damaged

the vehicle has had just the front lower ball joints replaced, there is a slight gap between the base of the ball joint and the lower part of the suspension arm, there is no play and there is no effect on the operation of the suspension or the steeri

Fail 11 Feb 2009 7,264 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)

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp on

no dipstick- unable to check oil temperature durring smoke test

offside wiper blade is slightly deteriorated but still operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view

rear wiper arm damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2008 82 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 52,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 52,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,662 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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NC53 TNZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 NC53 TNZ, 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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NC53 TNZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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