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WJ03 NLC

2003 Renault Scenic

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,842 mi
Last recorded97,842 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Scenic54,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelScenic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 97,842 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,842 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 92,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,684 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,445 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 73,702 miles

unable to comment on condition of front and rear brake pads as wheel trims are fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,809 miles

rear number plate lamp

Fail 17 Nov 2010 66,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate lamp

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,355 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on outer side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

childs seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,713 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,064 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,963 miles

all brake discs slight worn

nearside and offside rear tyres lightly perished

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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WJ03 NLC is a 2003 Renault Scenic in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 WJ03 NLC, 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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WJ03 NLC is a 2003 Renault Scenic, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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