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SB53 KWG

2003 Renault Scenic

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,116 mi
Last recorded78,116 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 KWG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

wiper spindles worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,010 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 42,580 miles

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

rad expansion bottle low topped up

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,540 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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SB53 KWG is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB53 KWG, 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 SB53 KWG registered?

SB53 KWG is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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