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NU04 NLZ

2004 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,475 mi
Last recorded20,475 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 NLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,475 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 20,460 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2014 13,800 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 13,800 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 1,236 miles

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust blow

Fail 7 Jan 2013 1,236 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust blow

Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Fail 6 Jan 2012 55,488 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,612 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 44,585 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 May 2009 38,207 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,154 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 27,933 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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NU04 NLZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU04 NLZ, 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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What year was NU04 NLZ registered?

NU04 NLZ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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