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RA03 VYL

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,478 mi
Last recorded113,478 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VYL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 113,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

both front inner tie rods have play

Fail 16 Mar 2020 113,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear brake pipes corroded

both front inner tie rods have play

Pass 9 Mar 2019 107,502 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 107,502 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 101,515 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 101,515 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 101,496 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,496 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,583 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,879 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,688 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,688 miles

o/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,973 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 69,675 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 69,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,009 miles

rear(bolt on) cross member weakened by corrosion, suggest replacement soon

Fail 17 Aug 2011 54,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear(bolt on) cross member weakened by corrosion, suggest replacement soon

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,259 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 32,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2008 32,376 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jan 2007 25,899 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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RA03 VYL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RA03 VYL, 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 RA03 VYL registered?

RA03 VYL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is RA03 VYL safe to buy?

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