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PL03 VOT

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,867 mi
Last recorded112,867 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VOT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 112,867 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 112,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 97,276 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 97,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,728 miles

front number plate cracked

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2010 82,728 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front number plate cracked

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 29 May 2009 66,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 66,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,300 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,012 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 35,012 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,604 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 28,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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PL03 VOT is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc 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 PL03 VOT, 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 PL03 VOT registered?

PL03 VOT is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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