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PN53 DNV

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DNV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2014 102,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,242 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 91,153 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,995 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag worning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,935 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 66,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,758 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 57,689 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 48,401 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,401 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,712 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on shoulders

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,319 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,684 miles

ADVISE TRACKING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2006 26,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

ADVISE TRACKING

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper deteriorated

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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PN53 DNV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PN53 DNV, 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 PN53 DNV registered?

PN53 DNV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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