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SY03 VNC

2003 Renault Scenic

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,286 mi
Last recorded115,286 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 VNC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 115,286 miles

drivers seatbelt frayed

n/s/r at caliper brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2014 115,286 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

drivers seatbelt frayed

n/s/r at caliper brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,756 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,717 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,316 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,721 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,738 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 62,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,806 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,765 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,534 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 34,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 26,562 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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SY03 VNC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY03 VNC, 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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SY03 VNC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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