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S763 KLJ

1998 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,621 mi
Last recorded133,621 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 KLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,621 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Rear archs rusty

Rear tytres wearing on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 133,619 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

Rear archs rusty

Rear tytres wearing on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,457 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 118,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 118,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 109,213 miles

Front discs worn

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 109,213 miles

Front discs worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 102,241 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corodid slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2009 94,113 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 94,113 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 18 Feb 2008 88,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/f fog light damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,143 miles

n/s/f fog light damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,250 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,122 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 75,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are slightly worn on outer edge

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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S763 KLJ is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S763 KLJ, 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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S763 KLJ is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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