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V540 HDB

1999 Renault Scenic

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,525 mi
Last recorded93,525 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 HDB
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 93,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 93,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,806 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 85,806 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,735 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,389 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 80,383 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 70,827 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 70,827 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 65,137 miles

n/s/r tyre non rotational/o/s/r tyre rotational

Fail 7 May 2010 65,137 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre non rotational/o/s/r tyre rotational

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,500 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 53,500 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,073 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perishing

osf tyre cut but not to cords

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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V540 HDB is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V540 HDB, 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 V540 HDB registered?

V540 HDB is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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