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SH03 VCD

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,624 mi
Last recorded88,624 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 VCD
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,624 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast system corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 88,622 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhuast system corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,750 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,340 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,561 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 42,594 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,963 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,375 miles

Rear 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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SH03 VCD is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SH03 VCD, 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 SH03 VCD registered?

SH03 VCD is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is SH03 VCD safe to buy?

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