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V431 ERA

1999 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 ERA
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,900 miles

near side rear tyre perishing badly in tread area

rear number plate deteriorating

rear of sill / rear wheel arch areas rusting

Fail 10 Jan 2017 81,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre perishing badly in tread area

rear number plate deteriorating

rear of sill / rear wheel arch areas rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,454 miles

near side rear parking brake effort low and very little reserve parking brake lever travel

off side and near side front tyres inner edges wearing

off side and near side rear wheel arches / rear of sills areas rusting

off side rear tyre sidewall badly deteriorating

Pass 19 Jan 2015 60,528 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 60,494 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,165 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,574 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 47,562 miles

Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,501 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 45,377 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 45,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,427 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,427 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V431 ERA is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V431 ERA, 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 V431 ERA registered?

V431 ERA is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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