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NV53 SYA

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,118 mi
Last recorded8,118 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 SYA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 8,118 miles

o/s mirror cracked

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2013 1,970 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

both front side steering arm has slightly play on inner joint.

nsr tyre perished.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,444 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 84,442 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

wiper linkeage is worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on shoulder

Fail 29 Dec 2010 82,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on shoulder

Pass 30 Dec 2009 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Dec 2008 76,160 miles

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack track rod inner joints.

Pass 29 Dec 2007 57,819 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Dec 2007 57,819 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,629 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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NV53 SYA is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV53 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

NV53 SYA is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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