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SJ03 XAV

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,340 mi
Last recorded103,340 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 XAV
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 103,340 miles

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

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

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

both track control arms inner joints has slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2012 103,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both track control arms inner joints has slight play

Fail 21 Jul 2011 94,707 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,707 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,340 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 87,340 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 78,466 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 70,147 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,147 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,188 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 65,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,577 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,709 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 XAV is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

SJ03 XAV is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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