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T538 RCF

1999 Renault Scenic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,085 mi
Last recorded178,085 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT538 RCF
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 178,085 miles

corossion forming in o/s/r outer door sill area around rear drainage hole

crack in n/s door mirror glass

light fading on rear number plate

Fail 4 Jun 2010 178,085 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

corossion forming in o/s/r outer door sill area around rear drainage hole

crack in n/s door mirror glass

light fading on rear number plate

Pass 28 May 2009 163,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 163,554 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 150,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 150,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 135,797 miles

damage to o/s outer sill panel

Fail 7 Jun 2007 135,797 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s outer sill panel

Pass 28 Jun 2006 123,136 miles

corrosion forming in n/s rear wing panel

damage to o/s outer sill panel

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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T538 RCF is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,972 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 T538 RCF, 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 27 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T538 RCF registered?

T538 RCF is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 19 June 1999.

Is T538 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T538 RCF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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