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NT03 VAK

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT03 VAK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front + rear (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 96,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 96,376 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratch on windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2014 91,180 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

scratch on windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,171 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 61,376 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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NT03 VAK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 NT03 VAK, 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 NT03 VAK registered?

NT03 VAK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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