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SP53 OYO

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,158 mi
Last recorded34,158 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OYO
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,158 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 34,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,480 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 24,479 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,513 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,572 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 14,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2008 47,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 3,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 3,532 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,393 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 25,506 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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SP53 OYO 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 58.3%.

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 OYO, 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 SP53 OYO registered?

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

Is SP53 OYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 OYO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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