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NU53 NVL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,142 mi
Last recorded30,142 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 NVL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,142 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 30,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise wipers worn

Pass 24 Jan 2015 20,967 miles

osf tyre close to legal limit

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jan 2015 20,926 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

front disks worn

osf tyre close to legal limit

osf tyre cracking

osr tyre worn on outer edge

play in both front rack ends

Pass 29 Jan 2014 12,283 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 2,057 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,137 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Fail 28 Feb 2012 75,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,286 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Fail 26 Feb 2011 69,286 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,260 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 63,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

creaking noise from o/s/f suspension leg top mounting

Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

creaking noise from o/s/f suspension leg top mounting

Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 49,796 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,688 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 40,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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NU53 NVL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NU53 NVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU53 NVL registered?

NU53 NVL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is NU53 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 NVL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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