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V486 GSC

1999 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,368 mi
Last recorded86,368 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV486 GSC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,368 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant weak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,399 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,399 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,135 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 79,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,534 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,764 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,315 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear arches corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 64,737 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,619 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 61,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,150 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 37,148 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,957 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 50,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front discs corroded heavily

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking heavily

nearside front ABS ring split

Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V486 GSC is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V486 GSC, 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 V486 GSC registered?

V486 GSC is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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