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S222 JCM

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 JCM
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,288 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are pitted

both rear brake discs are excessivly pitted

centre exhaust clamp is corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,003 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 61,002 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,878 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Fail 8 Jul 2010 55,875 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,573 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,825 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,506 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 20,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low

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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S222 JCM is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S222 JCM, 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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S222 JCM is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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