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SC03 VPK

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 VPK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,488 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nsf road wheel distorted

Osf wiper blade worn

Fail 19 Jun 2014 76,488 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nsf road wheel distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Osf wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,789 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 70,783 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,256 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 56,387 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 56,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 51,152 miles

slight play at nearside front outer anti roll bar bush

Fail 22 Jun 2010 51,152 miles

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

slight play at nearside front outer anti roll bar bush

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,625 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 38,863 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,863 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 30,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,981 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 23,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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SC03 VPK is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SC03 VPK, 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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SC03 VPK is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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