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R478 MFW

1998 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,347 mi
Last recorded115,347 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 MFW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 115,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 115,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 106,524 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 101,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 88,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 77,662 miles

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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R478 MFW is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R478 MFW, 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 R478 MFW registered?

R478 MFW is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 April 1998.

Is R478 MFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 MFW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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