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V129 FNT

1999 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,165 mi
Last recorded170,165 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 FNT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 170,165 miles

Both rear arches are corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 170,165 miles

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

Both rear arches are corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OSF brake has slight bind

Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,954 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 162,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 151,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 151,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 142,339 miles

all discs corroded

bracing bar infront of rear axle corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sheath covering rear brake pipes , above rear exhaust section , swollen

Fail 5 Jan 2011 142,309 miles

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

all discs corroded

bracing bar infront of rear axle corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sheath covering rear brake pipes , above rear exhaust section , swollen

Pass 1 Dec 2009 132,316 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arch

Fail 1 Dec 2009 132,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arch

Pass 21 Nov 2008 121,509 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 103,372 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 103,372 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,791 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 87,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Handbrake high.

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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V129 FNT is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V129 FNT, 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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V129 FNT is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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