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NK03 EXR

2003 Renault Mascott

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

408,387 mi
Last recorded408,387 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Mascott250,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 EXR
MakeRenault
ModelMascott
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 408,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 404,679 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 404,643 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 398,586 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2010 398,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2009 398,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Renault Mascott?

Based on 1,216 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
9,236
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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NK03 EXR is a 2003 Renault Mascott in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Renault Mascott models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 250,836 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 Mascott fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK03 EXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Mascott typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Mascott is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK03 EXR registered?

NK03 EXR is a 2003 Renault Mascott, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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