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NL53 NWF

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

18,103 mi
Last recorded18,103 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NWF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 18,103 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check rear seatbelts seats full

Fail 25 Nov 2013 18,103 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to check rear seatbelts seats full

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,599 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 34,599 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 30 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,865 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 51,861 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,610 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,651 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 23,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,151 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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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NL53 NWF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NL53 NWF, 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 NL53 NWF registered?

NL53 NWF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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