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RX03 NJV

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,208 mi
Last recorded156,208 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 NJV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 156,208 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 May 2017 156,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp OFFSIDE FRONT (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NEARSIDE FRONT (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL REAR LIGHTS (1.3.2f)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL REAR LIGHTS (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL REAR LIGHTS (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2016 142,064 miles

REAR SEATS NOT FITTED

Pass 13 May 2015 128,746 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 20 May 2014 120,030 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 120,025 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 111,012 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,388 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 97,947 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,960 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 81,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 81,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,370 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 53,142 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,142 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,323 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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RX03 NJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX03 NJV, 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 RX03 NJV registered?

RX03 NJV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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