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NU53 OVA

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,413 mi
Last recorded91,413 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 91,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,382 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 84,381 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,652 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 65,974 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,048 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,423 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 42,250 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 42,189 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 37,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,888 miles

off side rear brake binding slightly

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 OVA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NU53 OVA, 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 OVA registered?

NU53 OVA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is NU53 OVA safe to buy?

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