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SJ03 VPE

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,357 mi
Last recorded75,357 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 VPE
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,357 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 75,357 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,761 miles

N/S/R LAMP LENS CRACKED

Fail 15 Aug 2012 67,731 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

N/S/R LAMP LENS CRACKED

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,850 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,025 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,160 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 47,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,253 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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SJ03 VPE is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ03 VPE, 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 SJ03 VPE registered?

SJ03 VPE is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is SJ03 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 VPE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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