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V524 LAX

1999 Renault Scenic

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,857 mi
Last recorded116,857 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV524 LAX
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,857 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 106,470 miles

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

rear wheel arch's corroding

Fail 23 Sep 2013 109,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel very buckled

offside front tyre 14 years old

offside rear wheel very buckled

Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,760 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,760 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,686 miles

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

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,844 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 83,844 miles

Centre Rear Torsion bar deteriorated by corrosion so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.E.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 74,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,518 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,785 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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V524 LAX is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V524 LAX, 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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V524 LAX is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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