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PL52 VNS

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,139 mi
Last recorded76,139 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 VNS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 76,139 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 76,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,138 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,867 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 55,798 miles

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

eml on

Fail 24 Aug 2010 55,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

eml on

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,052 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,167 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 43,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 30,724 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,454 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 30,445 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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PL52 VNS is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PL52 VNS, 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 PL52 VNS registered?

PL52 VNS is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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