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R746 NFG

1998 Renault Scenic

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,596 mi
Last recorded161,596 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 NFG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 161,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

corrosion to outer sills

nearside rear tyre valve poor

offside front coil spring corroded

rear lateral anti vibration bar corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2012 161,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

corrosion to outer sills

nearside rear tyre valve poor

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front coil spring corroded

rear lateral anti vibration bar corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 146,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Testying in wet conditions.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 129,205 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 129,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

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

movement in steering system nearside

rear tyres starting to distort on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2009 113,334 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 113,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 108,984 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 108,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 104,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 101,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 95,037 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 95,037 miles

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

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

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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R746 NFG is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R746 NFG, 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 R746 NFG registered?

R746 NFG is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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