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RL03 VXF

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,498 mi
Last recorded69,498 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VXF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 69,498 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,925 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak around power steering pipe

Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,925 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak around power steering pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,704 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 61,704 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,729 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,729 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 49,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

power steering pressure switch damp

Pass 28 Apr 2008 49,097 miles

power steering pressure switch damp

Pass 10 May 2007 36,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,065 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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RL03 VXF is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RL03 VXF, 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 RL03 VXF registered?

RL03 VXF is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is RL03 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 VXF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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