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R283 TVP

1998 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,646 mi
Last recorded83,646 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 TVP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,646 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,905 miles

Coolant leak

rear cross section in front of rear axle is badly corroded

slight corrosion set in on outer sills- chassis & rear inner sills

Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,905 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

rear cross section in front of rear axle is badly corroded

slight corrosion set in on outer sills- chassis & rear inner sills

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,429 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 75,429 miles

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

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

grease leaking from o/s outer cv boot

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,846 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 69,846 miles

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

rear indicator bulbs faded

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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R283 TVP is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R283 TVP, 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 R283 TVP registered?

R283 TVP is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R283 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 TVP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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