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RV03 OEG

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,037 mi
Last recorded154,037 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 OEG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 154,037 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,665 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 149,665 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 143,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 143,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,830 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,401 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,439 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front top suspension strut mountings slightly rough.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 135,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front top suspension strut mountings slightly rough.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 133,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 133,010 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 128,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 128,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 122,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,992 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 117,475 miles

E,m,l. light on.

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre tread.

Fail 8 Aug 2014 117,475 miles

E,m,l. light on.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Small cuts in nearside rear tyre tread.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,752 miles

E.m.l. light on.

Front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,183 miles

E.m.l.light on.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 100,254 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 100,254 miles

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

front tyres perished and worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,891 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Noise from steering when turning lock to lock

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight drag on rear brakes

Slight run out on front b rake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2009 89,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.m.l light on.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 89,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.m.l light on.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,451 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 78,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RV03 OEG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 RV03 OEG, 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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RV03 OEG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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