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V542 EHG

1999 Renault Scenic

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,873 mi
Last recorded94,873 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Scenic80,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV542 EHG
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,873 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2011 94,871 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2010 88,826 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2010 88,826 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,769 miles

both rear tyres poor condition (perished)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,769 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres poor condition (perished)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 73,845 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 73,842 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,100 miles

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

slight bind from both rear brakes

Fail 5 Nov 2007 66,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight bind from both rear brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,823 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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V542 EHG is a 1999 Renault Scenic in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V542 EHG, 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 V542 EHG registered?

V542 EHG is a 1999 Renault Scenic, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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