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NU53 NVR

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,105 mi
Last recorded47,105 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 NVR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,105 miles

Exhaust centre section and backbox mounts perished

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

N/S/R/ brake slight binding

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 43,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear coil spring rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2010 22,002 miles

play in both front rack arms

Fail 16 Nov 2010 22,002 miles

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

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

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

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

play in both front rack arms

Pass 11 Nov 2009 6,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 6,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,306 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 86,306 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 Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 64,414 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2006 49,352 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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NU53 NVR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVR, 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 NU53 NVR registered?

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

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