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V349 HWC

1999 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,353 mi
Last recorded141,353 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV349 HWC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 141,353 miles

O/S FRONT COILSPRING CORRODED.

REAR TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS SPLITTING.

SLIGHT BIND N/SREAR WHEEL.

Fail 31 Jul 2013 141,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

O/S FRONT COILSPRING CORRODED.

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACE CORRODED.

REAR TYRES INNER SIDEWALLS SPLITTING.

SLIGHT BIND N/SREAR WHEEL.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 135,824 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 135,820 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

1. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 2. Rear wheel arches starting to corrode. 3. Slight binding on offside rear brake. 4. Nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 122,520 miles

1. o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges. 2. o/s rear tyre wall damaged, not to cords at time of test. 3. o/s rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 122,302 miles

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

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

1. o/s rear tyre wearing low on edges. 2. o/s rear tyre wall damaged, not to cords at time of test. 3. o/s rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 113,333 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 113,172 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 constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 106,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 98,583 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 98,434 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,254 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,633 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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V349 HWC is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V349 HWC, 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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V349 HWC is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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