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R16 LJL

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 LJL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,375 miles

Only one rear seat belt fitted (middle)

Fail 17 Aug 2021 93,375 miles

Only one rear seat belt fitted (middle)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 87,711 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer c.v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint got play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,687 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,178 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

road noise horizontal bar corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,979 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,903 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 66,903 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,579 miles

advisory corrosion rear x member under floor pan

advisory power steering oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,645 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 55,644 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 43,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,693 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,124 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 32,124 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,589 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,418 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 16,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,846 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 10,833 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R16 LJL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R16 LJL, 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 R16 LJL registered?

R16 LJL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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