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R550 KTC

1998 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,637 mi
Last recorded167,637 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 KTC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 167,637 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 153,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

near/side front 175/70 TR 14 tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2011 153,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

near/side front 175/70 TR 14 tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2010 137,369 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 136,862 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 122,651 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 122,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 112,232 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 112,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 104,368 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 96,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on metal parts of brake hoses.

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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R550 KTC is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R550 KTC, 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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R550 KTC is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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