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SA03 OYV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,872 mi
Last recorded126,872 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 OYV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 126,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 120,008 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

advice on further look at n/s/r foot and hand brake

Fail 2 Aug 2022 120,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

advice on further look at n/s/r foot and hand brake

Pass 9 Aug 2021 112,989 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on further look at foot and hand brake n/s/r

Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,008 miles

advice on front wipers

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Jul 2019 101,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Fail 17 Jul 2019 101,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advice on further look at eng management light after re set

advice on further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,741 miles

advice on slight movement at o/s/f wheel

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,176 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,176 miles

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

advice keep eye on o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2014 76,293 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 72,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

sharp object in off side rear tyre. pass and advice

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,426 miles

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

sharp object in off side rear tyre. pass and advice

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,715 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 26,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,698 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side mirror unit loose. advice

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,598 miles

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 55,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

advice rear number plate

Fail 19 Jan 2008 49,100 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate has water contamination

Pass 19 Jan 2008 49,100 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate has water contamination

Fail 3 Feb 2007 43,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 43,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 36,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SA03 OYV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 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 SA03 OYV, 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 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SA03 OYV registered?

SA03 OYV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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The MOT history for SA03 OYV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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