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S853 KCW

1998 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,609 mi
Last recorded97,609 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Renault Scenic88,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS853 KCW
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,609 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 97,609 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 93,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 93,481 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 88,534 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 88,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,979 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,408 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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S853 KCW is a 1998 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S853 KCW, 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 S853 KCW registered?

S853 KCW is a 1998 Renault Scenic, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S853 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S853 KCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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