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S765 VKJ

1998 Renault Scenic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,757 mi
Last recorded54,757 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 VKJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,004 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 54,004 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,009 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 53,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,765 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking showing signs of deteriation

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,437 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 51,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,516 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 49,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,566 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,586 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 44,586 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tailpipe end corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,119 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 42,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear bar excessively corroded ( not suspension or subframe )

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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S765 VKJ is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S765 VKJ, 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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What year was S765 VKJ registered?

S765 VKJ is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S765 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S765 VKJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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