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SL03 SJX

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,551 mi
Last recorded143,551 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 SJX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 143,551 miles

Windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 143,551 miles

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 126,019 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 125,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 108,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 108,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,392 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 93,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,876 miles

4 BRAKE DISCS ARE IN RUSTY CONDITION

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,640 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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SL03 SJX is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige 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 SL03 SJX, 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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SL03 SJX is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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