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SD03 NJE

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,106 mi
Last recorded102,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 NJE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 102,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 102,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both Rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front fog light cracked

nearside inner cv boot leaking oil

offside front fog light inop

Fail 2 Jul 2015 95,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

high level brake light inop

nearside front fog light cracked

nearside inner cv boot leaking oil

offside front fog light inop

Fail 11 Jul 2014 88,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/front fog light inop

rear brakes slow to release

Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/front fog light inop

rear brakes slow to release

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,187 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,187 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 75,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,948 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

engine has misfire

Fail 27 Jun 2011 67,946 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

20% imbalance on front brakes

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

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

both rear discs corroded and pitted

engine has misfire

Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear engine stay bracket insecure (bush worn)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 62,624 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear engine stay bracket insecure (bush worn)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs poor condition

Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,932 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs poor condition

n/side rear disc poor condition

slight bind rear hubs

Pass 28 May 2008 43,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

fuel pipes under drivers seat insecure

requires rear discs very worn

Fail 23 May 2008 43,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

fuel pipes under drivers seat insecure

requires rear discs very worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,402 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 34,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,663 miles

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

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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SD03 NJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SD03 NJE, 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 SD03 NJE registered?

SD03 NJE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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