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PY53 EVP

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,175 mi
Last recorded37,175 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 EVP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 37,175 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,969 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 21,767 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 14,582 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully checked as childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r brake pads getting low

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jan 2012 14,582 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r seat/seatbelt not fully checked as childseat fitted

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r brake pads getting low

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2011

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 7 Jan 2010 7,710 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 7,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 4,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2008

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2007 57,004 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 56,238 miles

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

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

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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PY53 EVP is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY53 EVP, 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 PY53 EVP registered?

PY53 EVP is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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