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NUI 2559

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUI 2559
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 101,063 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front inner brake pads wearing thin

fuel hose perished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 101,063 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front inner brake pads wearing thin

fuel hose perished

power steering pump/pipe damp

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror cracked

slight play in both steering arms

steering pump/pipes damp

Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,285 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s rear tyre cut on sidewall and perished

rear chassis brace bar heavily corroded

slight play in both steering arms

steering pump/pipes damp

Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,070 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear brake discs poor

Fail 28 Oct 2011 84,070 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear brake discs poor

Pass 10 Nov 2010 74,700 miles

age cracking to brake hoses

exhaust corroded

front discs grooved

n/s wing mirror damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

ns/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f drum stick slight play

small chips to windscreen

wipers worn

Fail 10 Nov 2010 74,700 miles

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

age cracking to brake hoses

exhaust corroded

front discs grooved

n/s wing mirror damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

ns/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f drum stick slight play

small chips to windscreen

wipers worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,005 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

boot opening operation poor

high rear brake decrease 23%

slight damage to osf sill

wet weather conditions

Fail 6 Nov 2009 63,005 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

boot opening operation poor

high rear brake decrease 23%

slight damage to osf sill

wet weather conditions

Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,591 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot opening operation poor

nsf door mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2007 36,889 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in n/s door mirror

heavy wear on front tyre edges and age cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2007 36,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

crack in n/s door mirror

heavy wear on front tyre edges and age cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,429 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 24,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NUI 2559 is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NUI 2559, 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 NUI 2559 registered?

NUI 2559 is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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