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NU54 PLJ

2004 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,702 mi
Last recorded68,702 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Scenic40,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 PLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 68,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,080 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 56,080 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 52,750 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,485 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,843 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,302 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 35,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,500 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,905 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 7,313 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 808 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 61,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,134 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,753 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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NU54 PLJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 NU54 PLJ, 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 NU54 PLJ registered?

NU54 PLJ is a 2004 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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