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PJ52 WCN

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

38,525 mi
Last recorded38,525 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 WCN
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,525 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 38,525 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear caliper return spring missing

Nearside wing mirror insecure

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

Offside rear caliper return spring missing

Rear lateral bar corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,562 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 36,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,954 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 33,954 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,134 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 31,134 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,742 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 24,150 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,150 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 20,137 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 20,137 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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PJ52 WCN is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PJ52 WCN, 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 PJ52 WCN registered?

PJ52 WCN is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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