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V397 GBK

1999 Renault Scenic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,342 mi
Last recorded131,342 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 GBK
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 131,342 miles

both front tyres bold on edges

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2011 131,342 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bold on edges

front and rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2010 123,838 miles

battery terminals corroded

corrosion starting on rear wheel arches

front seats worn

Fail 29 Mar 2010 123,838 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

battery terminals corroded

corrosion starting on rear wheel arches

front seats worn

Pass 30 Mar 2009 114,142 miles

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight damage o/s/r inner wheel rim

Fail 30 Mar 2009 114,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight damage o/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 1 Oct 2008 105,508 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

front pads low

front tyres below limit on edges

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear wheel arches rusty condition

Fail 1 Oct 2008 105,508 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front anti roll bar corroded

front pads low

front tyres below limit on edges

front tyres wearing on edges

offside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

rear brake ferrules corroded

rear wheel arches rusty condition

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,715 miles

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

rear number plate is water damaged

undertray is fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2007 66,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate is water damaged

undertray is fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,821 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 70,821 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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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V397 GBK is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V397 GBK, 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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V397 GBK is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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