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NJ53 WHV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,994 mi
Last recorded22,994 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WHV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,994 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2011 22,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,879 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 24,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 1,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,983 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 14,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,816 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,489 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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NJ53 WHV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NJ53 WHV, 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 NJ53 WHV registered?

NJ53 WHV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is NJ53 WHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ53 WHV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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