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S426 RCS

1998 Renault Scenic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,058 mi
Last recorded77,058 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 RCS
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,058 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 77,058 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,917 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,336 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,336 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,713 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,849 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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S426 RCS is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 88,752 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 S426 RCS, 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 28 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S426 RCS?

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What year was S426 RCS registered?

S426 RCS is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S426 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 RCS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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