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SCZ 2894

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,393 mi
Last recorded132,393 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCZ 2894
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 132,393 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 132,241 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 123,942 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is low and also has a nail on outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 123,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm is out of shape and has cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is low and also has a nail on outer edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 111,885 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,476 miles

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

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2015 96,415 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure brake hose insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

coolant level low

offside rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 29 Oct 2014 86,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 86,523 miles

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

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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SCZ 2894 is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCZ 2894, 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 SCZ 2894 registered?

SCZ 2894 is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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