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SB52 TLJ

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,922 mi
Last recorded113,922 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 113,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 9 Aug 2013 113,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 107,289 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 101,399 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,398 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 94,591 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2010 94,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2010 89,012 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 89,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 79,623 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f disc inner edge scored

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2009 79,623 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f disc inner edge scored

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,610 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 76,609 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,833 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 62,182 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 62,182 miles

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

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

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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SB52 TLJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SB52 TLJ, 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 SB52 TLJ registered?

SB52 TLJ is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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