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NU53 VEP

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,144 mi
Last recorded58,144 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VEP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,144 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 58,144 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011
Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,125 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,144 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 41,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 41,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,055 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,567 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,567 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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 VEP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

NU53 VEP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is NU53 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 VEP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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