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V503 YCT

1999 Renault Scenic

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,730 mi
Last recorded117,730 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 YCT
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 117,730 miles

both rear sills getting weak

o/s/f cv boot badly perished

o/s/f shockabsorber getting damp

rear silencer rubber missing but exhaust supported ok still

Fail 1 Sep 2015 117,729 miles

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

both rear sills getting weak

o/s/f cv boot badly perished

o/s/f shockabsorber getting damp

rear silencer rubber missing but exhaust supported ok still

Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 104,115 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cracking in side wall of near side rear (inner)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,115 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cracking in side wall of near side rear (inner)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,722 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 97,722 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 90,160 miles

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2011 90,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 May 2009 84,870 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 84,870 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,471 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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V503 YCT is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel 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 V503 YCT, 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 V503 YCT registered?

V503 YCT is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 23 October 1999.

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