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S566 SAV

1998 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,442 mi
Last recorded123,442 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 SAV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 123,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion

offside front fog light inop

Pass 23 Jul 2010 109,561 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamp glass broken offside front not working

general corrossion

nearside front brake hose perished

small leak in exhaust at a join

Fail 23 Jul 2010 109,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamp glass broken offside front not working

general corrossion

nearside front brake hose perished

small leak in exhaust at a join

Pass 25 Jul 2009 96,237 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 96,127 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rusting at front chassis.

Front springs are rusty.

Inner sills are rusty.

Low output at nearside screen wash.

Offside front tyre is worn at edges.

Offside headlamp is damaged.

Offside rear tyre sise walls are perishing.

Rear suspension cross brace is corroded.

Rusting at both rear sills and arches.

Slight play at offside front anti roll bar.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,522 miles

Offside front chassis is rusty.

Offside spot lamp is damaged.

Rear sills and arches are rusty.

Rear suspension brace is rusty.

Windscreen is damaged.

Fail 28 Jul 2008 76,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake pads appear low.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Offside front chassis is rusty.

Offside spot lamp is damaged.

Rear sills and arches are rusty.

Rear suspension brace is rusty.

Windscreen is damaged.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,024 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 57,024 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front number plate cracked

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

Off side front fog light lens cracked

Off side front head light lens cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,703 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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S566 SAV is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S566 SAV, 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.

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S566 SAV is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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