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SH52 LNU

2003 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,730 mi
Last recorded56,730 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH52 LNU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 56,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 56,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 54,936 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 54,878 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise lockable temp fuel cap fitted

advise osf fog lamp inop

advise slight perishment on rear axle front bush both sides

Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,662 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise lockable temp fuel cap fitted

advise osf fog lamp inop

advise slight perishment on rear axle front bush both sides

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,741 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 46,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,823 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 43,823 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,260 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 35,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,944 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2007 25,702 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 20,427 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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SH52 LNU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH52 LNU, 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 SH52 LNU registered?

SH52 LNU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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