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SL03 SOU

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,760 mi
Last recorded96,760 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 SOU
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,760 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,224 miles

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 88,181 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres deteriorated.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 74,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,225 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,104 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 61,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 56,433 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 56,432 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 51,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Uneven wear on o/s/rear tyre(devoid of tread on inside edge)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Uneven wear on o/s/rear tyre(devoid of tread on inside edge)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,407 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 40,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,733 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 26,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,678 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SOU is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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