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SC52 LCE

2003 Renault Scenic

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,650 mi
Last recorded88,650 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 LCE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,650 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs badly worn and corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,804 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2011 80,804 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,868 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 67,868 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,449 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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SC52 LCE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SC52 LCE, 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 SC52 LCE registered?

SC52 LCE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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