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V317 ECL

1999 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,243 mi
Last recorded146,243 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV317 ECL
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 146,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 146,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 142,408 miles

adviced front brakepads look worn

adviced some corrosion to front + rear brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2012 142,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

adviced front brakepads look worn

adviced some corrosion to front + rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2011 138,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs slightly worn and corroded

centre exhaust hanger held up with wire

n/s and o/s/r rear tyres outer walls scuffed

Pass 20 May 2010 135,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brake pads look thin

rear lateral bar corroded

temp exhaust mount fitted

Fail 20 May 2010 135,218 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brake pads look thin

rear lateral bar corroded

temp exhaust mount fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 129,100 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 123,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2008 123,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 118,906 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 118,902 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 110,332 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 110,332 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 84,310 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 84,310 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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V317 ECL is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V317 ECL, 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 V317 ECL registered?

V317 ECL is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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