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R232 SER

1998 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,580 mi
Last recorded130,580 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 SER
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 130,580 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 11 Aug 2011 126,024 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 125,924 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,865 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 106,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 97,391 miles

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

Wear on edges/front tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 84,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R axle pivot bush starting to unbond

Pass 29 Sep 2005 75,866 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 75,866 miles

Nearside Front 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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R232 SER is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R232 SER, 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 R232 SER registered?

R232 SER is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 October 1998.

Is R232 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 SER shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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