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RN03 TMU

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,387 mi
Last recorded56,387 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 TMU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,387 miles

both rear shockers have slight weep of fluid

both steering rack end sockets have slight play

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm

screen wash poor

Fail 2 Dec 2015 56,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shockers have slight weep of fluid

both steering rack end sockets have slight play

fair amount of hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth low at 2.5mm

screen wash poor

Pass 19 Jan 2015 53,613 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 51,197 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 51,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,507 miles

all four brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2012 45,506 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all four brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,831 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre has screw in it

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,282 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 21,948 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2007 14,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,238 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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RN03 TMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN03 TMU, 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 RN03 TMU registered?

RN03 TMU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is RN03 TMU safe to buy?

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