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PJ03 VLZ

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,742 mi
Last recorded90,742 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VLZ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 90,742 miles

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

airbag warning light on

rear crossmember corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

wearing noise from front brakes

Fail 18 Feb 2013 90,742 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

airbag warning light on

rear crossmember corroded

slight play in rear axle bushes

wearing noise from front brakes

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,019 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake disc excessively scored

rear axle bushes cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2012 83,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake disc excessively scored

rear axle bushes cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,226 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 49,131 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 49,131 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 41,037 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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PJ03 VLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PJ03 VLZ, 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 PJ03 VLZ registered?

PJ03 VLZ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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