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S81 JDF

1998 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,803 mi
Last recorded73,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 JDF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,803 miles

chip in windscreen

coolent level below min

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 9 Jun 2009 73,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolent level below min

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,497 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,497 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

front pads low and front discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,102 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 62,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight windscreen damage

Pass 24 Jun 2006 54,050 miles

offside front tyre 2mm worn on inner 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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S81 JDF is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S81 JDF, 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 S81 JDF registered?

S81 JDF is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 August 1998.

Is S81 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S81 JDF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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