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R40 JSV

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,926 mi
Last recorded74,926 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JSV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,926 miles

both front tyres getting close to twi's

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,590 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 69,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads getting low

prop shaft missing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,685 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 62,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear prop shaft has been removed, vehicle now front wheel drive

Pass 3 Oct 2009 56,512 miles

rear prop shaft missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear prop shaft is missing.

slight play both front steering rack ends. not excessive

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 41,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,470 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 33,424 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R40 JSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R40 JSV, 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 R40 JSV registered?

R40 JSV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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