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V517 MBP

1999 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,060 mi
Last recorded86,060 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 MBP
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 86,060 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine running fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Both rear wheel arch areas corroded

Nearside Front Tyre getting low on inner edge of tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/bald on inner edge of tread

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mountings deteriorated/defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,149 miles

Both rear sections of outer sill/wheel arch areas corroded

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear position lamps pulsing slightly with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Towbar corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 83,710 miles

both rear outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,573 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear pulsing slightly with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Towbar corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,440 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel arches have slight corrosion.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 83,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,091 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 83,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Both rear wheels binding slightly when rotated by hand

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has been repaired

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Radiator leaking

Rear Stabalizer bar corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,622 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 82,622 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes have slight bind

rear exhaust rubbers deteriated

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on wheel arch

Pass 28 Nov 2012 80,509 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 78,891 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,891 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,111 miles

both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode aroung top mounting

hazard warning light switch sticks but works when moved side to side slightly

offside rear wing and top edge of doorstep corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,272 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 72,270 miles

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,360 miles

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 68,360 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 22 Nov 2007 65,626 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 65,625 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 60,145 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 60,145 miles

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

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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V517 MBP is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V517 MBP, 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 V517 MBP registered?

V517 MBP is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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