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R198 FFL

1998 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,968 mi
Last recorded169,968 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 FFL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 169,968 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 169,870 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre as slight side wall damage

Pass 3 Oct 2006 154,127 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 154,127 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R198 FFL is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 88,752 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 R198 FFL, 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 28 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R198 FFL registered?

R198 FFL is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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