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SP53 OYL

2003 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,830 mi
Last recorded18,830 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OYL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 18,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,337 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,557 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 9,557 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 15,947 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 15,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn .

Fail 26 Aug 2010 75,544 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside upper support bearing slightly stiff in operation.

offside front tyre inner edge worn .

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 61,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,845 miles

offside front strut top bearing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 47,836 miles

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

offside front strut top bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,492 miles

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

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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SP53 OYL is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP53 OYL, 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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SP53 OYL is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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