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V428 EPY

1999 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,818 mi
Last recorded131,818 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV428 EPY
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 131,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel archs corroded

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside rear brake binding [slight]

nearside rear outer sill corroded

nearside rear parking brake reading low

offside front door corroded [bottom]

Fail 16 Sep 2013 131,818 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel archs corroded

front windscreen wiper blades worn

nearside rear brake binding [slight]

nearside rear outer sill corroded

nearside rear parking brake reading low

offside front door corroded [bottom]

Pass 15 Sep 2012 119,960 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 119,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 108,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Sep 2011 108,334 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,874 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 99,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 91,259 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 91,259 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,188 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,701 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 77,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 68,812 miles

NSR handbrake lever not returning + damage both front wheels

Fail 15 Aug 2006 68,812 miles

NSR handbrake lever not returning + damage both front wheels

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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V428 EPY 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 V428 EPY, 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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V428 EPY is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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