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VIW 9039

2003 Renault Scenic

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,112 mi
Last recorded81,112 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 9039
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 81,112 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 80,979 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

x4 brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,567 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,049 miles

o/s cv joint noisey

o/s/f check strap u/s

Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine misfire

o/s cv joint noisey

o/s/f check strap u/s

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,390 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 39,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,977 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VIW 9039 is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 54,324 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 VIW 9039, 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 23 years old, this Renault Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIW 9039 registered?

VIW 9039 is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is VIW 9039 safe to buy?

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