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R48 RVJ

1998 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,601 mi
Last recorded180,601 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 RVJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 180,601 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 167,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 156,240 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 156,240 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to wear

Pass 22 Jan 2009 144,294 miles

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

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2008 132,964 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 118,058 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 118,058 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 114,125 miles

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch noted

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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R48 RVJ is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R48 RVJ, 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 R48 RVJ registered?

R48 RVJ is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R48 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 RVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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