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SB53 OLR

2003 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,630 mi
Last recorded23,630 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 OLR
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 23,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 23,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 15,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 7,977 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 186 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Fail 12 Feb 2010 45,192 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,016 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 4 Feb 2009 37,015 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,557 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,557 miles

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

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

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

advise front and rear pads low

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,947 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 OLR is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SB53 OLR, 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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SB53 OLR is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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