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NV53 SPU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,462 mi
Last recorded20,462 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SPU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 20,462 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,993 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle case missing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 14,672 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,109 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres worn on sidewalls

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2011 2,420 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 2,412 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,988 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

N/S/MIRROR GLASS IS BROKEN

O/S/F INNER 3/4 OF TYRE IS WORN

REAR TYRES ARE WORN

SERVICE LIGHT ON AND SHOWING INJECTOR FAULT

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO SEE STEERING RACK DUE TO UNDER TRAY

Fail 31 Oct 2010 53,987 miles

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

N/S/MIRROR GLASS IS BROKEN

O/S/F INNER 3/4 OF TYRE IS WORN

REAR TYRES ARE WORN

SERVICE LIGHT ON AND SHOWING INJECTOR FAULT

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F STEERING RACK ENDS

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO SEE STEERING RACK DUE TO UNDER TRAY

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,772 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 26,949 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 26,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NV53 SPU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NV53 SPU, 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 NV53 SPU registered?

NV53 SPU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is NV53 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV53 SPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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