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PN53 VCP

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

114,178 mi
Last recorded114,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 VCP
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,178 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 114,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2023 98,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 98,168 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 92,913 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 89,326 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 89,326 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,508 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 85,508 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 80,849 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 76,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,022 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc backing plates rusting badly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hazard light switch faulty temp. repaired

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

more movement than normal in steering colomn

more travel than normal in parking brake

movement in o/s steering rack more than normal

n/s &o/s/rear brake disc backing plates rusting

Pass 20 May 2015 59,109 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs backing plates rusted badly

front windscreen cracked (outside of zones)

travel in parking brake lever only just within req limits

Fail 19 May 2015 59,109 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs backing plates rusted badly

front windscreen cracked (outside of zones)

travel in parking brake lever only just within req limits

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges

more travel than normal in parking brake

Fail 24 Jul 2014 53,064 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on edges

more travel than normal in parking brake

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,589 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,350 miles

more travel than normal in parking brake

Fail 7 Jun 2012 43,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

more travel than normal in parking brake

Pass 13 Apr 2011 38,871 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 38,869 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,448 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 35,448 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,603 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 24,603 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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PN53 VCP is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 106,914 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 LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN53 VCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PN53 VCP is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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