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P757 SBJ

1997 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,671 mi
Last recorded146,671 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Renault Scenic93,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 SBJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 146,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 146,657 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 141,758 miles

windscreen marked by a bad set of wipers

Fail 1 Nov 2007 141,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

windscreen marked by a bad set of wipers

Pass 18 Oct 2006 134,238 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 134,238 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)

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

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

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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P757 SBJ is a 1997 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 93,986 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 P757 SBJ, 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 29 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P757 SBJ registered?

P757 SBJ is a 1997 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 May 1997.

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